16 November 2023

Directory of strengths-based organisations launched

The New System Alliance has launched a Strengths-based Directory for commissioners, funders, organisations and people that want to explore alternative […]

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29 August 2023

1st birthday celebrations for community micro-enterprises offering care and support in Suffolk

Nearly 50 community micro enterprises are now offering bespoke creative care and support options to older and disabled people across […]

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22 August 2023

Response to Personal Assistant Employment Status Report published 30th June 2023 by The National Direct Payments Forum

You may have seen the recent report from the National Direct Payments Forum on Personal Assistant Employment status. We agree […]

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7 August 2023

Exciting new community micro-enterprise project in Cardiff

I’m Sam and I recently joined Community Catalysts to lead an exciting new project in Cardiff supporting local people to […]

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17 July 2023

A look back over 2022-23….and a new collaboration with Family and Group Conferencing for adults

Dear Friends, It’s been another busy year…and another year of strong growth for us at Community Catalysts which means we’ve […]

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31 May 2023

Tackling the blocks to care capacity

Dear Friends Here at Community Catalysts, we have the pleasure of knowing people like Dawn and Local Social CIC and hundreds and hundreds of […]

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16 March 2023

Is Stoke-on-Trent enterprising? You bet it is!

I’m now 6 months into my role as Community Enterprise Catalyst here in Stoke-on-Trent and I can confirm that the […]

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27 February 2023

Exciting new community micro-enterprise project in Cheshire West and Chester

I love communities, and everything we have to offer…I want to help connecting up those offers! I’m Sonia and I […]

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30 January 2023

Introducing new Coalition Co-Chairs

We are excited to announce that the Coalition for Personalised Care (C4PC) has two new Co-Chairs: Sian Lockwood and Liz Sargeant. […]

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11 January 2023

New year, new conversations…and New Social Leaders

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! As I look forward, I am optimistic that 2023 will be a year of positive […]

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12 December 2022

Is this the start of a seismic shift in social care?

As we fast approach the end of 2022 it’s a good opportunity to pause for reflection, think about where we’re […]

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1 December 2022

Exciting new community micro-enterprise project in Rhondda Cynon Taf

I love working at the coalface of social care and making a real difference to people’s lives. I’m Heather Maling […]

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