We wanted to learn from the experiences of fellow practitioners who are engaged in good relations work and like us are committed to improving how communities live alongside each other We are based in Canterbury Innovation Centre, on the campus of the University of Kent We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee We were set up with a belief that the arts and culture have a practical and imaginative role to play in how our society develops For nine years we offered advice and practical support to 65 different Local Authorities to help improve community cohesion in their area; many faced difficulties with controversial issues and how best to tackle them