Weekly Updates: A Quiet Game-Changer

In June 2023, Matilde floated an idea that seemed small at first: “As many of us have limited time, I thought… sharing weekly updates might be more accessible.”

That simple suggestion turned into one of our most effective internal practices.

Each week, a short digest began landing in inboxes across the Belong in Plymouth network. Not full reports. Just a few key bullet points—what’s happening, what’s coming up, and who might need a nudge or thank you.

Suddenly, conversations became easier to track. People who’d felt out of the loop found a low-barrier way back in. “This is the first time I feel like I know what’s going on,” one partner told us.

We didn’t stop having reflective or strategic meetings. But these updates helped weave those bigger moments into a more continuous rhythm. They reminded us that communication doesn’t have to be flashy—it just has to be reliable.

Sometimes belonging starts with something as simple as a consistent email. It says: you're part of this, and we’re glad you’re here.