Ways to Wellbeing was a participatory project, which took place between May - June 2021, against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. A series of nine socially engaged interventions responded to an urgent need for sustainable methods of care, amidst a climate of uncertainty and crumbling healthcare infrastructure. The project evolved as a consequence of this state of emergency.

The programme is detailed to explain the conceptual approach, its rationale and a collectivist vision for collaborative social practice. The project was supported by Near Neighbours, Church Urban Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Launched in 2011. It was set up to encourage different faith communities to forge better relationships while improving local neighbourhoods. The funding was flexible in its expectations of outputs, target audience and participant numbers. This enabled the project to unfold in a creative and dynamic way.

The programme was collaboratively planned, managed and delivered. Seven practitioners were commissioned to lead sessions. Due to lockdown conditions, the project could only be promoted via social media networks and leaflet drops in limited venues such as health food shops, pharmacies, post offices and food banks.