OUR ARCHIVE
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Newsletters from the Journey
Below you'll find a selection of five newsletters that capture key moments, reflections, and milestones from our work. We’ve chosen these to share a glimpse into the heart of the community and the spirit that carried us through to our final chapter.
April 2025
A New Chapter
In this heartfelt message, our Director Noel shares the news that WEvolution will close in January 2026 after 15 years of community-building. While the charity itself is coming to an end, the spirit and strength of the community live on. This newsletter invites you to be part of shaping what comes next as the platform transitions into the hands of its members.
January 2025
Circle Now Live
Inside, we announce the launch of Circle, our new digital home for the Small, Powerful Groups community. More than just a platform, Circle is a vibrant, members-only space designed for connection, collaboration, and real growth. It’s where ideas take root and thrive—whether you’re just starting out, pivoting, or growing something bold.
January 2024
A Decade of Impact
In this update we launch Understanding the Impact and Value of Small, Powerful Groups, a decade-long study by Anthill Collective highlighting our movement’s incredible outcomes in six key areas. Through a series of animations co-created with our members, to reality-bytes – bite-sized facts derived from our latest research – we aim to showcase the substantial impact we've made across a whole decade.
October 2023
Highlights & Inspiration
This edition features reflections on visibility and voice, with Karen Stevens representing the community at a national panel on women in entrepreneurship. It announces an exciting sustainability learning trip to Mumbai, spotlights achievements from members across Scotland, and invites everyone to a full calendar of events — from mindful reflections to creative sessions.
February 2023
Connections & Global Stories
This newsletter highlights a powerful learning exchange in Rotterdam, a new short film featuring inspiring stories from Karen and Agne, and an invitation to our International Women’s Day gathering in Glasgow. It’s a joyful roundup of growth, connection, and international sisterhood.
Books That Shaped the Vision
A curated reading list of titles that inspired and informed our Director’s thinking, practice, and the journey of Small, Powerful Groups.
1. The Myrada Experience – 50 Years of Learning, Aloysius P. Fernandez. Get it here.
2. History & Spread of the Self-Help Affinity Group Movement in India, Aloysius P. Fernandez. Read it here.
3. Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics As If People Mattered - a collection of essays by E. F. Schumacher. Read it here.
4. Community: The Structure of Belonging, Peter Block. Get it here.
5. Rules for Radicals, Saul Alinsky. Read it here.
6. Empowering Women Through Self-Help Group Microcredit Programmes, Thelma Kay. Read it here.
Other helpful articles
Further key reading and watching from us, about us.
Word on the Streets: Information for transformational people.
Spring Impact: Replicating self-reliance with WEvolution.
Relationships Project Case Study: Empowering Women Through Relationship-Driven Self-Reliant Groups
