Stories from communities
Supporting young people into employment: WeMindTheGap
A case study on how WeMindTheGap helps underserved young adults build confidence, gain skills and move into work through supported placements.
Supporting people living with dementia and their carers: Life Changes Trust
A case study on how the Life Changes Trust improved life for people with dementia and unpaid carers through practical support, inclusion and person‑led projects.
Saving money, building connections: Foothold Cymru
How Foothold Cymru helps families reduce costs, access good food and build supportive community networks in Carmarthenshire.
Continuity of carer during pregnancy, birth and beyond
In Bradford, A Better Start is establishing greater continuity in the relationship between women and their families and the people who care for them during a pregnancy.
Connecting with new parents after lockdown isolation
Davina Belcher and Kira Montague describe how they organised a festival for pregnant mums, and parents who’d had babies in lockdown.
Preventing criminal exploitation: Action for Children
How Action for Children supports young people at risk of exploitation through early intervention, peer mentoring and safe alternatives.
Connecting GP’s with children at risk of poor health outcomes
A system for local GPs to proactively reach out to children at risk of poor health has been developed in Lambeth.
Connecting dentists to local children’s centres
Claire Benzies describes how she partnered with a local dental practice and children’s centre to put on a fun event, offering first-time visits to the dentist.
Community engagement: Virtual by default
Tanya Spence describes the learning curve her team went through as they made digital the central pillar of their community engagement work.
Community engagement – learnings from Pip the mascot and beyond
What does co-production in community engagement work look like? And how has Southend created a truly child-centred mascot?