Communities on Zora are dedicated spaces created and managed by organisations, charities, collectives, and interest-based groups. They offer a structured presence for real-world or digital entities to interact meaningfully with Zora users. Whether representing a university support team, a legal advisory group, a food bank, or a neighbourhood collective, Communities make it possible to maintain an organised, visible, and accessible presence on the platform.
What is a Community? #
A Community is an official page managed by a group or organisation with a shared mission, service or identity. These pages can:
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Share updates, announcements, and news
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Host events and post job opportunities
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Share resources or conduct outreach
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Facilitate conversations among members
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Build trust and visibility among Zora users
Every Community page is operated by verified representatives of the organisation and must align with Zora’s platform standards.
Who Can Start a Community? #
Communities are for:
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Charities and nonprofits
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Cultural and advocacy groups
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Local business initiatives and social enterprises
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Schools, colleges, and universities
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Councils, service providers, and public interest bodies
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Organised informal groups with a clear public-facing identity
Each Community is reviewed before going live to ensure relevance, safety, and clarity of purpose.
Features of a Community Page #
Each Community gets its own structured space which may include:
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Profile and description: Explaining the group’s focus and purpose
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Updates & posts: Sharing public-facing content visible in the wider Activity Feed
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Events tab: Hosting or listing events
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Jobs tab: Posting openings or volunteer roles
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Courses or resources (optional): For those offering training or education
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Contact information or support links: Depending on the group’s nature
Community Pages can be followed by users and show up in the Discover section based on relevance and proximity.
Why Communities Matter on Zora #
Zora believes that belonging happens not just through conversation, but through connection to real-world networks and support systems. By enabling Communities to participate in the social space, we build:
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Bridges between users and helpful organisations
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Localised pathways to support, services, and opportunity
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A shared space for learning, advocacy, and access
In short, Communities help Zora remain grounded, useful, and people-first.
Joining or Following a Community #
Users can:
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Browse Communities by category or location
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Follow the ones that align with their needs or interests
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Join discussions, attend events, or respond to listings
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Reach out to admins or Community Reps directly (where enabled)
Community Pages foster collaboration over competition, and visibility without advertising.
Zora’s Communities are here to serve—not to sell. They exist so that meaningful work, support, and information can find the people who need it, without barriers.
