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What we do
Hertfordshire 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.
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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
Provides advice, information, and support to unpaid carers. Carer Support Advisors are available to help you find out about more specific services to support you in your caring role.
They also offer a range of free workshops and training related to caring.
An information, advice, and guidance service for Direct Payment Holders.
An independent support broker helps people and their families choose the services they need by providing support in sourcing care providers or activities in the community for Direct Payment Holders. The service offers signposting for those with an Individual Service Fund or self-funders.
Helps you to find independent support, guidance, and information to get the most out of life.
Interested in offering care or support?
We can help you get set up
Community micro-enterprise project in Hertfordshire
If you’re thinking about working for yourself, contact your local Community Catalyst, Sara Murphy, on sara.murphy@communitycatalysts.co.uk, or 07525 669603.
Latest news
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Building Effectiveness 2024: open for applications!
Building Effectiveness is an eight-month leadership development programme aimed at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector leaders to identify and act on issues impeding their organisation’s growth and long-term sustainability.
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Training courses from Workforce Development and Partnership Team
Hertfordshire County Council Workforce Development and Partnership Team provide a comprehensive calendar of training for the workforce in private and voluntary adult social care providers.
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Your workforce: Your future 2024 – Communicate with impact!
Hertfordshire Community Foundation Training & Development are hosting an annual training event for you to explore how to communicate the difference your work makes.
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Data protection training
Communities1st are running data protection training for you to understand the elements of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how it may impact your organisation.
Featured members
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Afresh Healthcare
Areas: Luton, Harpenden, Hitchin, Stevenage, Letchworth, St Albans, Wheathampstead, Bartford, Hemel Hemstead,Watford, Elstree and Borehamwood, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire
Languages: English, French
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Green Connections CIC
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Rainbow Home Care Services
Areas: Watford, Abbots Langley, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Bushey, Borehamwood, Radlett, Shenley
Languages: English, Romanian, Hindi