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Communities Care

We help people and communities across the country to use their talents to start and run small enterprises and community businesses that support and care for other local people. They create good local jobs, keep money in the local economy and help people live a good life.

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People Can

People sometimes need support in their lives. The support needed can overshadow their strengths and skills. We help people use their own strengths and talents, as well as those of their community, to achieve their vision of a good life. We do this by growing strength-based approaches such as Local Area Coordination and Family and Group Conferencing for Adults.

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Innovators Learn

We help policy makers, the public sector and providers of care and support to create an environment that supports and encourages innovation in the design and delivery of solutions. We want you to see the possibilities and support you to make it happen.

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The Buzz

Details about The Buzz project, comprising accessible and inclusive video activities delivered by community enterprises through a vibrant online community.

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Denbighshire

Building the foundation for Denbighshire to look to a future with community enterprises as a sustainable long-term option.

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Gloucestershire

A two-year project in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council.

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Warrington

Working with local partners to expand the variety of homecare and support options available to local people

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Croydon

A partnership with Croydon Council and Croydon Almshouse Charities supporting the development of community micro-enterprises

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Thurrock

Supporting the development of community micro-enterprises offering all types of support for adults and older people

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Wiltshire

A partnership with Wiltshire Council supporting the development of community micro-enterprises

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Supporting community-based micro-enterprises offering activities and services for older and disabled people.

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Innovators learn

‘Think outside the box’ about asset-based approaches

A creative and immersive workshop and tool to support you challenge the way you think about strengths in your neighbourhoods.

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Vale of Glamorgan

A community micro-enterprise project to support local people to set up and run small community enterprises that help other local people.

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Royal Borough of Greenwich

A community micro-enterprise project to support people to start or grow small local enterprises offering flexible, personalised help and care.

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Innovators learn

The Big Conversation

An approach that supports organisations to have quality and insightful conversations with communities to coproduce action plans for change.

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