What we do
Bath and North East Somerset Small Good Stuff does two things:
We link people who need care or support with local people who might help.
We help small organisations that offer care or support. We provide them with information, publicity and access to a friendly network.
What we believe
We're the friendly website that believes:
People want care and support at times and in ways that suit them.
Local people helping other local people is good for everyone and for communities.
Very small organisations can offer great care and be imaginative and responsive.
Very small organisations struggle to tell people what they can offer (they don’t have huge marketing budgets like the big guys).
Local links
What’s happening locally
Community organisations and resources
- 3SG– 3SG is an independent charity that has a membership network of over 200 Third Sector organisations working across Bath & North East Somerset (BaNES).
- Age UK– Age UK Bath & North East Somerset supports people to age well. They work to enable people to live with confidence, be heard, be celebrated and have access to the right support so they can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.
- Community Wellbeing Hub – The Community Wellbeing Hub provides a central place for you to access a range of services to improve your health and wellbeing.
- Cool Ventures Ltd– They help hundreds of small businesses across South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset to start, grow and thrive, by taking the time to listen and understand your aspirations and challenges before developing a programme of support with you to meet your needs.
- Healthwatch BANES– They are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
- Livewell BANES – BANES council service is providing a wide range of health and wellbeing information for children and adults for professionals and general public.
Interested in offering care or support?
We can help you get set up
If you’re thinking about working for yourself, contact your local Community Catalyst, Michael Auton on michael.auton@communitycatalysts.co.uk, or 07443 191851.
Latest news
Creating a smile and friendship for vulnerable isolated people in your community
Community Catalysts is supporting thousands of community micro-enterprises across the UK who help provide a light to the lives of people living alone. 30th July is ‘International Day of Friendship’, and what better way of celebrating this special day than by giving time to call in on people in your community who are living alone?
Event: Learn how to start working for yourself by supporting people in their homes or in the community
Community Catalysts BANES have joined forces with Cool Ventures (a business development company) to run a special event offering advice and wrap-around support to help make your new business idea a reality.
Carers Week 2024
This week is national Carers Week (10th–16th June 2024), and a wide range of charities and local services will be coming together to shine a light on the vital role that carers play in supporting vulnerable people in the community.
Loneliness Awareness Week: supporting vulnerable people struggling alone in our community
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (10th – 16th June 2024) and aims to shine a light on the issues around loneliness and how it can affect our mental health.
Featured members
Companions Who Care
Areas: Bath, Radstock, Keynsham, South East Gloucestershire, West Wiltshire.
Dance For Health and Wellbeing
Areas: Midsomer Norton, Westfield, Radstock, Peasedown St John, Paulton, Timsbury, Chilcompton, Wells
Hope Art Therapy
Areas: Bath, Peasedown St. John, Radstock, Chew Valley, Wells
Languages: English