There are many public assets in our communities but we don’t always realise how much they contribute to our health and wellbeing. Assets such as arts and culture venues, libraries, green spaces, community centres, social clubs, community associations or volunteer groups. The MARCH Network set out to transform the understanding of how social, cultural and community assets enhance public mental health, wellbeing and resilience. The network finished its activities in Nov 2021 after three years, but made its reports, case studies and resources available on its legacy website.

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