Ruth Young explores the issue of spirituality and progressive cognitive conditions such as dementia, reminding us that this mystery is at the heart of our humanity. We also discover that, as far as Bible is concerned, God is faithful, sees what is hidden and stays close to us even when we have forgotten who we are or lost sight of him.

Andy Parnham, Livability’s Community Engagement Wellbeing Advisor, explores a new survey revealing an increase in community engagement by churches in England. The challenges are great, but there’s plenty of research demonstrating that faith and church-going are good for our wellbeing. Livability can help churches address these issues through initiatives such as the Happiness Course – which is designed to focus on wellbeing and build community

Livability’s Neil Stevens is heavily involved with the Poole Conversation, an enterprise drawing together a group of community-focused agencies, including Livability, who are working to see just what can be changed when leaders act together. The agencies came together to look at the community’s strengths and to address key local issues. Find out why they are so excited about the initiative and what has already been achieved.

This Guardian article tells the story of Frome in Somerset which has seen a dramatic fall in emergency hospital admissions since it began a collective project to combat isolation. There are lessons for the rest of the country. George Monbiot explores these findings as well as other research showing the astonishing power of community to improve health and wellbeing.

From 25 May this year all charities must meet the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means all organisations will need to review the way they handle individuals’ personal data. It will require new policies, processes and documentation. As a start, check out the FAQs for charities from the Information Commissioners Office. You may also want to look at this customised tool from the Small Charities Coalition.