Building on the work of their social entrepreneur network, a multi sector hackathon event focussed on designing action around the themes of poverty, homelessness, debt, living in a run down but beautiful town, was held. Following this, a coordinator will ensure the actions are implemented in Burslem, a challenged place, but with much self-organising, including an existing network project being piloted (The Stoke Pound) and an anchor institution. The coordinator will also continue to build on the existing network.Envisaged by the North Staffordshire ‘Resilient Communities’ group of Social Entrepreneurs, the event brings together local activists and organisations who work with volunteers, academics, the social and third sector, local businesses, investors and organisations that are already collaborating (the Youth Collective, Stoke Creates and heritage building orgs). Hackathon delegates have been targeted because they are leaders, decision makers, budget holders business leaders and academics.