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26 May 2026

Employment status — getting it right together

Helen Allen reflects on the partnership that led to the publication of a new guide, launched by Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) which explores how employment status principles apply in practice.

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21 May 2026

Growing a choice of local care and support for a good life

Fabrizio Donati, Programme Manager at Community Catalysts, reviews the success of community micro-enterprise development in Bath & North East Somerset, 2023-2026.

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30 April 2026

Guide to Personal Assistant employment status published

New guidance published by Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) that supports clearer understanding of employment status in PA arrangements.

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16 April 2026

A call to be much more ambitious

Alex Fox, CEO at Community Catalysts, calls for us to be more ambitious about how we plan for and use Direct Payments, to improve people’s lives and save money.

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14 April 2026

Council report shows social impact of community micro-enterprise project

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Social Investment Impact Report shows that the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme results in economic and social value.

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6 April 2026

Expansion of community micro-enterprise programme to West Oxfordshire

New two-year contract to expand community micro-enterprise development to West Oxfordshire.

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25 March 2026

Neighbourhoods that nourish or ‘neighbourhood soup’?

Alex Fox, CEO at Community Catalysts, talks about some of the practical ways we can make the vision of neighbourhood health a reality.

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12 March 2026

Community Inspiration Awards 2026

Nominations for the 14th Community Inspiration Awards 2026 are now open!

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19 November 2025

Changing the shape of social care and neighbourhood health

An event to showcase all the amazing support and activities offered by community micro-enterprises in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

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2 October 2025

Speed networking sparks connections in Suffolk

A speed networking event to connect practitioners and micro-enterprises, spark new ideas and strengthen the local care ecosystem.

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14 May 2025

Local MP recognises benefits of community micro-enterprise project

Josh MacAlister MP met with our Catalyst in Allerdale to hear about the difference community micro-enterprise development is making to people.

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21 January 2025

Community micro-enterprise project launches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Helping people in the area to start and grow small community micro-enterprises that support older and disabled residents.

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