The amazing work that individuals and organisations do across Bath and North East Somerset to improve the lives of others has been recognised in this year’s Community Awards.

Community Catalysts have been offering vital help to micro-enterprises supporting families living with or affected by dementia. If you or your family are looking for support and advice, the Alzheimer’s Society is running Dementia Action Week from 19th – 25th May 2025

April is National Pet Month. Pets play a significant role in our lives, providing companionship, a purpose to get up in the morning, and someone to talk to.

Ever wanted to make a real difference in your community but not sure where to start? Community Catalysts are running two events in March for you to learn more about the support they can provide to help you set up your own homecare service.

As we start 2025, what will the new year bring you? A new career maybe? How about an opportunity to work for yourself and make a meaningful difference to people in your community?

Looking for a new job after a career break, seeking a career change, or wanting to work for an age-friendly employer? Or thinking about volunteering in your community?

Following the success of our first joint community event with social enterprise Cool Ventures, supporting people who want to set up their own care and help at home service, we are thrilled to be running another event on 12th March.

Next week (23rd to 29th September) is Professional Care Workers’ Week, which recognises and celebrates the invaluable contributions that care workers give to the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people in our community.

If you are a resident in BANES and want help with setting up and running your own business, you can access free support and advice from Cool Ventures.

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?

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.

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.