Community Catalysts

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[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

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[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Want to develop your leadership skills and network? Or looking for ideas on how to do things differently in your leadership role? If you're thinking 'yes', #NewSocialLeaders is for you! Two new groups kick off in May 2025. Find out more https://t.co/cbwFWnDqUi

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Equipment Matters is a passionate group of people with lived experience who have been shaping the community equipment scene. Isaac Samuels, a group member, reflects on what makes the group so special and its achievements to date https://t.co/zPdUblcOIl #PeopleMatter

[Smallgoodstuff 💚 @smallgoodstuff]

Hello to new @smallgoodstuff member 'Encounter Centre'. They deliver engaging and uplifting music sessions for groups and individuals with learning disabilities across #London, varying from parties to more relaxed and sensory experiences. Read more at https://t.co/s1hWEaS09P

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

A photovoice exhibition of people's experiences of the Great Communities approach to coproduction and community development launches today in Warrington! 🎉It is the result of research led by the University of Chester. Read more and download the research https://t.co/gN9HM8BauK

[#socialcarefuture @socfuture]

Fixing the Plumbing and Wiring in Adult Social Care - Report of the National Workshop - Social Care Future https://t.co/AnPJaJVYZC

[Shared Lives Plus @SharedLivesPlus]

We're looking for 3 compassionate, experienced people to join our board of trustees. If you have a background in comms, HR, or policy leadership, it could be you.

Find out more here: https://t.co/RSnzMMKWYj

Experience is #BetterShared

#charity #trustee

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

In our latest blog, Nick reflects on the refreshingly different approach to public service that #LocalAreaCoordination brings, walking alongside people early on and saving money on costly interventions.

Have a read at https://t.co/ZWCW9kw5Mc!

[Smallgoodstuff 💚 @smallgoodstuff]

Hello to new @smallgoodstuff member 'Gallery Home Visits'. They bring art and photography into your home via boxed exhibitions, art books, and creative tools and materials, in #RhonddaCynonTaf. Find out more at https://t.co/qbyorsiY49

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

We are looking to commission an organisation or individual with specialist expertise to develop an evaluation tool that we can use to demonstrate the financial impact and value of our programmes. Submit your expression of interest by 31 January https://t.co/L273q1cNoX

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

This is a heartwarming story about Lyndon Samuel, who runs Out Space, a micro-enterprise that we helped set up and is supporting autistic people through fishing / other activities. It shows how support can look very different to how you imagine it to be! https://t.co/BAw4rjVtny

[Connect to Work Suffolk County Council @AdultSkillsSCC]

👉Do you have a passion for helping people in your community?
👉Do you need flexible working to suit your lifestyle?
👉Thought about self-employment but don't know where to start.
Join us in Southwold to find out how to get the ball rolling in 2025
@MENTABusiness @CommCats

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

We’re delighted to announce that the Coalition for Personalised Care (C4PC) is now an independent charity! 🎉It's a goal that we have been working towards with partners over the last year. Read the news release https://t.co/hjrvnySeFQ

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Community micro-enterprise development in Cardiff is providing real benefits for those drawing on support, as well as those offering it. We've been working with @cardiffcouncil to achieve this. Fantastic to see the impact it's having 👊 https://t.co/6MQgUMAtfz

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

'Total Place' - a bold, creative idea that offers an opportunity to reimagine public services. Nick Sinclair and Donna Hall argue for key shifts in the delivery and philosophy of public services https://t.co/64qLZ6zulA #TotalPlace #PublicServices

[Smallgoodstuff 💚 @smallgoodstuff]

Welcome to new @smallgoodstuff member 'Music4Wellbeing.' They deliver activities including singing, song and story-writing, painting and drawing, ceramic work, dance, woodwork and jam-making, across several community venues in #Kent. Find out more at https://t.co/xb0MVfPUbW

[Health and Social Care Committee @CommonsHealth]

Join us at 9:30am tomorrow as we continue our work on reforming adult social care.

We'll be hearing from Sir Andrew Dilnot, Chair of the Commission on Funding of Care and Support, and representatives from @TheKingsFund and @SCIE_socialcare.

Learn more: https://t.co/N05fJyhGka

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Tom Richards recently welcomed new Westminster City Council Local Area Coordinators, Theresa and Sonjide, with an engaging induction session! Good luck to the two newest members of the #LocalAreaCoordinationNetwork. Excited to see the positive impact they’ll bring to communities!

[Community Catalysts @CommCats]

Congratulations @daylightstudio_ !! Fantastic to see this happen for a micro-enterprise we helped to get set up. Listed on our Small Good Stuff directory https://t.co/0psPYCSF21

[Daylight Studio @daylightstudio_]

“Snoop Dogg has worked with artists including Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey – and now a small London charity for people with learning disabilities has joined that list” (that’s us!)

Read the full Guardian article here: https://t.co/7gJYhhWZXp

@guardian @SnoopDogg

[LACNetwork @LACNetworkUK]

Each month we publish a newsletter containing updates about the world of #LocalAreaCoordination, as well as lots of great publications, blog posts, upcoming events, and more! Sign up to receive copies straight to your inbox at https://t.co/ePYORMdD8M