Affinity Sutton - Green Spaces & Young People: The view from a housing providerncvys
Affinity Sutton is a housing association that recognizes improving green spaces benefits residents and communities. Through its Cultiv8 project, Affinity Sutton engages residents, especially young people, to plan and carry out greening projects like community gardens, allotments, and outdoor exercise areas. These projects aim to increase community cohesion, well-being, and resident satisfaction while reducing neighborhood problems. By taking a community-led approach and partnering with local organizations, Affinity Sutton has seen positive outcomes from its investments in green spaces.
The document discusses Real Lettings, a not-for-profit social lettings agency set up in 2005 to help homeless people access private rental housing. It summarizes the Real Lettings Property Fund, a £45 million investment fund that purchases properties to lease to Real Lettings. The fund has acquired over 240 homes so far. The partnership between Real Lettings and Resonance, the fund manager, selects properties and tenants. The fund aims to help bridge the gap into the private rental market and create a model for homeless transition and advancement. Examples of tenants and landlords working with Real Lettings are provided.
The document discusses efforts taken in the village of Ryburgh, North Norfolk to strengthen their community. It describes how the village launched a community-owned shop and post office, started a community car scheme, and were shortlisted for an award. This was enabled by village residents investing in the shop, identifying issues like access, and effective consultation. The opening of the shop in 2009 has served as a community hub. Challenges included the closure of services, but new initiatives like the Good Neighbor Project aim to support isolated residents through volunteer assistance.
LWB12: Peter Wanless, Big Lottery FundCivic Agenda
Presentation by Peter Wanless, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund, during the first plenary 'Promoting Well-being in London's communities - The here and now' at the third London Well-being Conference.
Slides used by Britt Jurgensen, during a visit to Homebaked CLT in Anfield, by Big Local areas involved in the Better Homes and Building Homes Learning Cluster.
Neilston is a former mill town that is now a commuter community outside Glasgow with pockets of disadvantage. The Neilston Development Trust aims to make Neilston a better place to live through physical improvements, cultural/social growth, and sustainable development. A key initiative was the Neilston Community Windfarm, a joint venture between the Trust and a commercial developer. The windfarm consists of 4 turbines that generate income for the community. The Trust was able to finance its stake through loans, demonstrating that community renewable energy projects can provide local economic and social benefits if communities have access to funding.
Culture Transformation Network Ukraine, David BarrieDavid Barrie
Presentation on culture-led urban renewal, Centre for Cultural Management (CCM) and European Cultural Foundation (ECF), Strilky, Ukraine, December 16, 2010
The document summarizes a workshop held by the Histon & Impington neighbourhood plan group to update residents on their plan development and get feedback. It provides an overview of what the group has done so far, including defining the plan area, conducting research through surveys and analysis, and developing draft policies. The draft policies aim to protect local assets while allowing some development, with a focus on design quality, sustainability, and meeting community needs like affordable housing and improved infrastructure. Specific policies guide potential development at several commercial and housing sites in the area. The group is seeking residents' support to continue developing the plan.
Affinity Sutton - Green Spaces & Young People: The view from a housing providerncvys
Affinity Sutton is a housing association that recognizes improving green spaces benefits residents and communities. Through its Cultiv8 project, Affinity Sutton engages residents, especially young people, to plan and carry out greening projects like community gardens, allotments, and outdoor exercise areas. These projects aim to increase community cohesion, well-being, and resident satisfaction while reducing neighborhood problems. By taking a community-led approach and partnering with local organizations, Affinity Sutton has seen positive outcomes from its investments in green spaces.
The document discusses Real Lettings, a not-for-profit social lettings agency set up in 2005 to help homeless people access private rental housing. It summarizes the Real Lettings Property Fund, a £45 million investment fund that purchases properties to lease to Real Lettings. The fund has acquired over 240 homes so far. The partnership between Real Lettings and Resonance, the fund manager, selects properties and tenants. The fund aims to help bridge the gap into the private rental market and create a model for homeless transition and advancement. Examples of tenants and landlords working with Real Lettings are provided.
The document discusses efforts taken in the village of Ryburgh, North Norfolk to strengthen their community. It describes how the village launched a community-owned shop and post office, started a community car scheme, and were shortlisted for an award. This was enabled by village residents investing in the shop, identifying issues like access, and effective consultation. The opening of the shop in 2009 has served as a community hub. Challenges included the closure of services, but new initiatives like the Good Neighbor Project aim to support isolated residents through volunteer assistance.
LWB12: Peter Wanless, Big Lottery FundCivic Agenda
Presentation by Peter Wanless, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund, during the first plenary 'Promoting Well-being in London's communities - The here and now' at the third London Well-being Conference.
Slides used by Britt Jurgensen, during a visit to Homebaked CLT in Anfield, by Big Local areas involved in the Better Homes and Building Homes Learning Cluster.
Neilston is a former mill town that is now a commuter community outside Glasgow with pockets of disadvantage. The Neilston Development Trust aims to make Neilston a better place to live through physical improvements, cultural/social growth, and sustainable development. A key initiative was the Neilston Community Windfarm, a joint venture between the Trust and a commercial developer. The windfarm consists of 4 turbines that generate income for the community. The Trust was able to finance its stake through loans, demonstrating that community renewable energy projects can provide local economic and social benefits if communities have access to funding.
Culture Transformation Network Ukraine, David BarrieDavid Barrie
Presentation on culture-led urban renewal, Centre for Cultural Management (CCM) and European Cultural Foundation (ECF), Strilky, Ukraine, December 16, 2010
The document summarizes a workshop held by the Histon & Impington neighbourhood plan group to update residents on their plan development and get feedback. It provides an overview of what the group has done so far, including defining the plan area, conducting research through surveys and analysis, and developing draft policies. The draft policies aim to protect local assets while allowing some development, with a focus on design quality, sustainability, and meeting community needs like affordable housing and improved infrastructure. Specific policies guide potential development at several commercial and housing sites in the area. The group is seeking residents' support to continue developing the plan.
Benefits of Residents Groups
Residents groups and tenants associations aim to empower housing residents to have more say in their communities and homes. They work to improve housing services and neighborhoods by dealing with resident concerns, campaigning for improvements, and consulting with landlords and other agencies on issues affecting residents. They also organize social activities to build community. Involvement in residents groups benefits both residents and landlords by improving services, building community spirit, and giving residents more influence over their housing conditions.
This document discusses the corporate social responsibility activities of TalkTalk, a telecommunications company founded in the UK in 1989. It outlines TalkTalk's support for several charities, including Get Connected which provides help to youth, and Treehouse which helps children with autism. TalkTalk also supports employee fundraising and community projects. The company works to improve accessibility for disabled customers and supports initiatives helping the homeless and environment. TalkTalk recycles mobile phones and encourages responsible practices among employees and in its operations.
This document provides background information on the Stable Way Residents Association (RA) in London, which was established in 2010 to give residents a formal voice. It outlines the RA's aims, some funding secured for activities, site redevelopment, and football program. It also discusses lessons learned around managing expectations, understanding community values around involvement, ensuring equal opportunities, and challenges maintaining full participation in RA officer roles. The key ingredients for the RA's success identified are legal/advocacy support, community development approach, local authority backing, and employment of a Traveller participation worker.
Meet the trusts: improving funder-recipient relationshipswalescva
The Community Foundation in Wales is a charitable organization that strengthens local communities through managing philanthropy. It holds an endowment of £7 million and awarded £1.7 million in grants last year. The Foundation provides philanthropy advice, manages grant programs, and invests financial and social capital. It partners with various stakeholders, including the Charity Commission and Welsh Government.
Community-led housing solutions can take many forms including cohousing, co-operatives, community land trusts, and intentional communities. There are over 1,330 established community-led housing projects in the UK across these different models. However, barriers to growth include a lack of tailored finance options, low public awareness, and the difficulty of starting from scratch with limited resources. Opportunities for expanding community-led housing include tailoring solutions to local needs, gaining support from local authorities, replicating successful off-the-shelf models, and taking advantage of policies that empower localism.
NCBOR 2014 | How social enterprises work in the (green) maintenance of public...CROW
In de UK is het veel gebruikelijker dat bewoners en bedrijven (mede)verantwoordelijk zijn voor hun directe leefomgeving. Premier David cameron maakt zich hard voor het ontwikkelen van de "Big Society" om locale gemeenteschappen meer kracht te geven. Onze hoofdspreker Steve Clare van Locality, een Britse netwerk van vijfhonderd buurtbeheerorganisaties, vertelt ons over zijn praktijkervaringen in de UK. Hoe zijn de locale bewoners actief in het beheer van hun buurt? Wat levert dat de buurten en de gemeente op? Met welke wetgeving en organisatievormen hebben ze dat voor elkaar gekregen? En wat kunnen wij in Nederland van hen leren? Doen wij al veel aan bewonersparticipatie, of staan wij pas aan het begin van een onomkeerbare verandering...?
MaVille is a company that plans, builds, and maintains sustainable communities. It provides stewardship for new communities from their inception through maturity. This includes comprehensive "hard" planning for infrastructure and construction as well as "soft" planning through social services and economic development support. MaVille has proposed developing a prototype sustainable community called Corregido in Haiti's border region to support agriculture, fishing, tourism, education, and industry through cooperative organizations and sustainable construction practices.
This document summarizes the Better Bristol Crowdfunding Campaign. It provides information on crowdfunding types like equity, lending, rewards, and community shares. It then discusses how the Better Bristol campaign worked, delivering coaching to projects and hosting workshops. The campaign raised over £174,000 from 28 projects and provided benefits like marketing, validation of ideas, and advocates for the projects. A case study on Leeds Bread is also mentioned.
The document discusses the Community Right to Build, which allows certain community organizations to undertake small housing and commercial developments without going through the normal planning application process. It works best when communities think strategically about their needs, work together, and have a clear understanding of the benefits. For example, in Ferring, the Community Right to Build was used as part of a Neighborhood Plan to relocate an allotment site and village hall in order to build 50 homes to address housing needs, using the funds to build new community facilities. Support is available for communities pursuing Community Right to Build projects through funding, advice on technical and housing matters, and peer connections.
Stocksfield Community Association Pete DuncanHACThousing
This document summarizes the process undertaken by SCATA, a community development trust in Stocksfield, UK, to provide affordable housing. It discusses SCATA's formation in 2010, their first project to develop 7 affordable rental homes completed in 2015, and their plans for a next project of 18 affordable flats for older residents. Key aspects covered include securing funding, overcoming legal and technical challenges, engaging the community, and lessons learned around the time and support required for community-led housing projects.
Community energy refers to community ownership, leadership, or control of energy generation and management where the community benefits. Community Energy England is an organization that represents community energy groups in the UK. While community energy has existed for over 100 years, it is now growing again due to dissatisfaction with large energy companies. There are now over 600 community groups interested in renewable energy in the UK, with 150-300 actively developing projects totaling around 66MW of installed capacity. By 2020, community energy projects could reach 3GW of capacity and involve over 500,000 members investing over £1.3 billion back into local communities. However, challenges remain around financing, grid connections, planning permissions, and policy support.
BTCV is a registered charity that works to improve the environment through conservation volunteering opportunities. It has over 700 staff and 130,000 volunteers. It aims to involve more people in hands-on environmental projects, work at the local level, provide training, and use its influence to make environmental volunteering relevant to government objectives. It also works with partners to achieve shared goals and be more responsive to customer needs while maintaining financial viability.
The role of HAs in CLH projects Anna JamesHACThousing
Plus Dane Group is a large housing association in northwest England that owns and manages over 18,000 homes. They have partnered with local communities on several housing projects, such as Granby 4 Streets which involved refurbishing homes and transferring ownership to a community land trust. Welsh Streets was a project that included demolition, refurbishment, and new construction of 189 homes through public-private partnerships. Kirkby involved building 71 new homes through a cooperative to regenerate the town center. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in and trust between stakeholders, sharing resources, and communicating sensitively.
The Big Lottery Fund is one of the four major Lottery distributors – the others are Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England
BIG is responsible for distributing 40% of the money that the National Lottery raises for good causes
Community Led Development discusses how community organizations can take the lead in developing housing and services in their local areas. Uneven economic growth and public funding cuts have had disproportionate impacts on marginalized groups. The government now wants to devolve more power locally and reform services to focus on prevention. Witton Lodge Community Association is redeveloping an area of Perry Common to provide 187 homes and community infrastructure. They secured funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to develop 20 homes themselves as part of the redevelopment. The total project will cost £2.8 million to develop the land and construct homes, with funding coming from grants, loans, and the association's reserves.
This document discusses community led housing and the role of Plus Dane Group, a large housing association in the UK. It provides case studies of partnerships between Plus Dane and local communities in Welsh Streets, Kirkby, and Granby. These partnerships involved community engagement, new affordable housing development, and regeneration projects. The document emphasizes that genuine partnerships are formed when housing associations provide resources and capacity while communities bring local expertise, passion, and understanding to drive change. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in, trust, shared resources, and robust communication between all stakeholders.
This document summarizes a learning event about community-led housing and the role of housing associations. It discusses how housing associations can strengthen communities by focusing on community strengths rather than just needs, and provides examples of community-led housing projects involving housing co-ops, community-based housing, and community-owned housing. It then describes elements of community-led housing projects, principles of community leadership, and both successes and barriers to community-led projects.
Community Energy Finance, Leadership and GovernanceLondon, England
Pure Leapfrog is a UK charity that provides financing and support to community energy projects. Their mission is to give UK communities the opportunity to own renewable energy generation and reduce energy demand through affordable financing. They have supported over 100 projects, providing loans to 20 and grants to 30. This has enabled over 4MW of community-owned renewable energy and benefits over 500,000 people. They also provide legal and consulting support to community groups, local authorities, and renewable companies.
This document summarizes the experience and objectives of an organization working on community-led housing projects. It has developed over 4,500 homes across the UK with 200 more planned. The corporate plan aims to develop 228 homes nationally through 12 partners, allocating £25 million. In the Midlands region, 107 homes are planned through 3 main partners. The approach involves partnerships with local community land trusts. Examples of successful projects in communities like Lyonshall and Neenton are provided, highlighting community support. Long-term stewardship models and lessons learned around community engagement, communication and avoiding overpromises are also discussed.
Community Campus is a non-profit organization established in 1987 in response to the housing crisis facing young people. They provide housing, support services, personal development opportunities, and construction services to help reduce homelessness and promote inclusion. They currently have 69 properties providing housing and support to over 105 individuals. Over the past 30 years, they have supported over 5,000 people and have clear evidence of long-term positive outcomes. Going forward, they will continue providing housing and services, collaborating with partners, and sharing their experience with others.
Slides from a presentation designed to help you map your community business on a page, whether established or just an idea. This supports the talk given by Power to Change at the Eden Project, as part of the Big Lunch Extras programme.
The document outlines a proposal for the Lighthouse Community Development Non-Profit Organization. The organization aims to address issues facing small, rural communities such as blighted buildings, poverty, lack of jobs and access to affordable food. It proposes creating "Lighthouse Town Centers" which would convert abandoned buildings into aquaponic farms producing both fish and vegetables to sell locally and create jobs. The goal is to stimulate local economic growth in a sustainable way in towns under 25,000 people.
Benefits of Residents Groups
Residents groups and tenants associations aim to empower housing residents to have more say in their communities and homes. They work to improve housing services and neighborhoods by dealing with resident concerns, campaigning for improvements, and consulting with landlords and other agencies on issues affecting residents. They also organize social activities to build community. Involvement in residents groups benefits both residents and landlords by improving services, building community spirit, and giving residents more influence over their housing conditions.
This document discusses the corporate social responsibility activities of TalkTalk, a telecommunications company founded in the UK in 1989. It outlines TalkTalk's support for several charities, including Get Connected which provides help to youth, and Treehouse which helps children with autism. TalkTalk also supports employee fundraising and community projects. The company works to improve accessibility for disabled customers and supports initiatives helping the homeless and environment. TalkTalk recycles mobile phones and encourages responsible practices among employees and in its operations.
This document provides background information on the Stable Way Residents Association (RA) in London, which was established in 2010 to give residents a formal voice. It outlines the RA's aims, some funding secured for activities, site redevelopment, and football program. It also discusses lessons learned around managing expectations, understanding community values around involvement, ensuring equal opportunities, and challenges maintaining full participation in RA officer roles. The key ingredients for the RA's success identified are legal/advocacy support, community development approach, local authority backing, and employment of a Traveller participation worker.
Meet the trusts: improving funder-recipient relationshipswalescva
The Community Foundation in Wales is a charitable organization that strengthens local communities through managing philanthropy. It holds an endowment of £7 million and awarded £1.7 million in grants last year. The Foundation provides philanthropy advice, manages grant programs, and invests financial and social capital. It partners with various stakeholders, including the Charity Commission and Welsh Government.
Community-led housing solutions can take many forms including cohousing, co-operatives, community land trusts, and intentional communities. There are over 1,330 established community-led housing projects in the UK across these different models. However, barriers to growth include a lack of tailored finance options, low public awareness, and the difficulty of starting from scratch with limited resources. Opportunities for expanding community-led housing include tailoring solutions to local needs, gaining support from local authorities, replicating successful off-the-shelf models, and taking advantage of policies that empower localism.
NCBOR 2014 | How social enterprises work in the (green) maintenance of public...CROW
In de UK is het veel gebruikelijker dat bewoners en bedrijven (mede)verantwoordelijk zijn voor hun directe leefomgeving. Premier David cameron maakt zich hard voor het ontwikkelen van de "Big Society" om locale gemeenteschappen meer kracht te geven. Onze hoofdspreker Steve Clare van Locality, een Britse netwerk van vijfhonderd buurtbeheerorganisaties, vertelt ons over zijn praktijkervaringen in de UK. Hoe zijn de locale bewoners actief in het beheer van hun buurt? Wat levert dat de buurten en de gemeente op? Met welke wetgeving en organisatievormen hebben ze dat voor elkaar gekregen? En wat kunnen wij in Nederland van hen leren? Doen wij al veel aan bewonersparticipatie, of staan wij pas aan het begin van een onomkeerbare verandering...?
MaVille is a company that plans, builds, and maintains sustainable communities. It provides stewardship for new communities from their inception through maturity. This includes comprehensive "hard" planning for infrastructure and construction as well as "soft" planning through social services and economic development support. MaVille has proposed developing a prototype sustainable community called Corregido in Haiti's border region to support agriculture, fishing, tourism, education, and industry through cooperative organizations and sustainable construction practices.
This document summarizes the Better Bristol Crowdfunding Campaign. It provides information on crowdfunding types like equity, lending, rewards, and community shares. It then discusses how the Better Bristol campaign worked, delivering coaching to projects and hosting workshops. The campaign raised over £174,000 from 28 projects and provided benefits like marketing, validation of ideas, and advocates for the projects. A case study on Leeds Bread is also mentioned.
The document discusses the Community Right to Build, which allows certain community organizations to undertake small housing and commercial developments without going through the normal planning application process. It works best when communities think strategically about their needs, work together, and have a clear understanding of the benefits. For example, in Ferring, the Community Right to Build was used as part of a Neighborhood Plan to relocate an allotment site and village hall in order to build 50 homes to address housing needs, using the funds to build new community facilities. Support is available for communities pursuing Community Right to Build projects through funding, advice on technical and housing matters, and peer connections.
Stocksfield Community Association Pete DuncanHACThousing
This document summarizes the process undertaken by SCATA, a community development trust in Stocksfield, UK, to provide affordable housing. It discusses SCATA's formation in 2010, their first project to develop 7 affordable rental homes completed in 2015, and their plans for a next project of 18 affordable flats for older residents. Key aspects covered include securing funding, overcoming legal and technical challenges, engaging the community, and lessons learned around the time and support required for community-led housing projects.
Community energy refers to community ownership, leadership, or control of energy generation and management where the community benefits. Community Energy England is an organization that represents community energy groups in the UK. While community energy has existed for over 100 years, it is now growing again due to dissatisfaction with large energy companies. There are now over 600 community groups interested in renewable energy in the UK, with 150-300 actively developing projects totaling around 66MW of installed capacity. By 2020, community energy projects could reach 3GW of capacity and involve over 500,000 members investing over £1.3 billion back into local communities. However, challenges remain around financing, grid connections, planning permissions, and policy support.
BTCV is a registered charity that works to improve the environment through conservation volunteering opportunities. It has over 700 staff and 130,000 volunteers. It aims to involve more people in hands-on environmental projects, work at the local level, provide training, and use its influence to make environmental volunteering relevant to government objectives. It also works with partners to achieve shared goals and be more responsive to customer needs while maintaining financial viability.
The role of HAs in CLH projects Anna JamesHACThousing
Plus Dane Group is a large housing association in northwest England that owns and manages over 18,000 homes. They have partnered with local communities on several housing projects, such as Granby 4 Streets which involved refurbishing homes and transferring ownership to a community land trust. Welsh Streets was a project that included demolition, refurbishment, and new construction of 189 homes through public-private partnerships. Kirkby involved building 71 new homes through a cooperative to regenerate the town center. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in and trust between stakeholders, sharing resources, and communicating sensitively.
The Big Lottery Fund is one of the four major Lottery distributors – the others are Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England
BIG is responsible for distributing 40% of the money that the National Lottery raises for good causes
Community Led Development discusses how community organizations can take the lead in developing housing and services in their local areas. Uneven economic growth and public funding cuts have had disproportionate impacts on marginalized groups. The government now wants to devolve more power locally and reform services to focus on prevention. Witton Lodge Community Association is redeveloping an area of Perry Common to provide 187 homes and community infrastructure. They secured funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to develop 20 homes themselves as part of the redevelopment. The total project will cost £2.8 million to develop the land and construct homes, with funding coming from grants, loans, and the association's reserves.
This document discusses community led housing and the role of Plus Dane Group, a large housing association in the UK. It provides case studies of partnerships between Plus Dane and local communities in Welsh Streets, Kirkby, and Granby. These partnerships involved community engagement, new affordable housing development, and regeneration projects. The document emphasizes that genuine partnerships are formed when housing associations provide resources and capacity while communities bring local expertise, passion, and understanding to drive change. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in, trust, shared resources, and robust communication between all stakeholders.
This document summarizes a learning event about community-led housing and the role of housing associations. It discusses how housing associations can strengthen communities by focusing on community strengths rather than just needs, and provides examples of community-led housing projects involving housing co-ops, community-based housing, and community-owned housing. It then describes elements of community-led housing projects, principles of community leadership, and both successes and barriers to community-led projects.
Community Energy Finance, Leadership and GovernanceLondon, England
Pure Leapfrog is a UK charity that provides financing and support to community energy projects. Their mission is to give UK communities the opportunity to own renewable energy generation and reduce energy demand through affordable financing. They have supported over 100 projects, providing loans to 20 and grants to 30. This has enabled over 4MW of community-owned renewable energy and benefits over 500,000 people. They also provide legal and consulting support to community groups, local authorities, and renewable companies.
This document summarizes the experience and objectives of an organization working on community-led housing projects. It has developed over 4,500 homes across the UK with 200 more planned. The corporate plan aims to develop 228 homes nationally through 12 partners, allocating £25 million. In the Midlands region, 107 homes are planned through 3 main partners. The approach involves partnerships with local community land trusts. Examples of successful projects in communities like Lyonshall and Neenton are provided, highlighting community support. Long-term stewardship models and lessons learned around community engagement, communication and avoiding overpromises are also discussed.
Community Campus is a non-profit organization established in 1987 in response to the housing crisis facing young people. They provide housing, support services, personal development opportunities, and construction services to help reduce homelessness and promote inclusion. They currently have 69 properties providing housing and support to over 105 individuals. Over the past 30 years, they have supported over 5,000 people and have clear evidence of long-term positive outcomes. Going forward, they will continue providing housing and services, collaborating with partners, and sharing their experience with others.
Slides from a presentation designed to help you map your community business on a page, whether established or just an idea. This supports the talk given by Power to Change at the Eden Project, as part of the Big Lunch Extras programme.
The document outlines a proposal for the Lighthouse Community Development Non-Profit Organization. The organization aims to address issues facing small, rural communities such as blighted buildings, poverty, lack of jobs and access to affordable food. It proposes creating "Lighthouse Town Centers" which would convert abandoned buildings into aquaponic farms producing both fish and vegetables to sell locally and create jobs. The goal is to stimulate local economic growth in a sustainable way in towns under 25,000 people.
Ledbury is a market town in Herefordshire with a thriving local food economy.
- A high number (25) of food outlets in and around Ledbury sell local food, which represents over 25% of turnover for many. Local food supports an estimated 200 jobs at outlets and over 480 jobs among local suppliers.
- Local food sales in Ledbury are estimated at £1.5-2.7 million annually, helping over 95 local producers with over £29.5 million in combined annual turnover. Local sourcing also reduces "food miles".
- Residents and visitors appreciate the availability of high quality, fresh local food in Ledbury which supports the town's economy and helps maintain the rural landscape and farming
The document discusses the concept of the "Big Society" proposed by the UK government. It provides perspectives from a local council chief executive and government leaders on what the Big Society means. It also outlines some of the government's policies and progress in encouraging social action, volunteering, and community empowerment through initiatives like the Big Society Bank and transferring power from central to local authorities. Examples are given of how a thriving voluntary sector can benefit communities.
1 bigideas 4rees - Federation of Ontario Cottagers' AssociationsREDB_East
The document summarizes findings from a summit on opportunities for moving businesses to cottage country. It discusses the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA) which represents over 500 lake associations and 50,000 families across Ontario. FOCA focuses on water quality, environmental issues, and lobbying on provincial issues too large for individual associations. The document also outlines challenges engaging waterfront property owners and recommendations to establish communication between owners, FOCA and municipalities to foster rural economic development.
The document discusses the development of food banking programs globally and in South Africa to address hunger and food insecurity. It outlines how FoodBank South Africa was formed through consultation with stakeholders to establish a network of community-run food banks across five cities. The food banks receive donated food from various sources to distribute through agencies and aim to source more locally over time. It also highlights the support provided by organizations like Lions International, including grants to help fund FoodBank Cape Town's infrastructure and programs.
This document discusses co-operative and social housing models in the UK. It provides information on:
- The Confederation of Co-operative Housing, which promotes co-operative housing and assists organizations with governance and service delivery.
- Examples of co-operative housing partnerships between housing associations and local co-ops that manage housing.
- Barriers to growth in co-operative housing like perceptions, relevance, image, and normal barriers like funding and land access.
- Innovations that can help overcome barriers and further the growth of co-operative housing.
1) The Bristol Pound is a local currency scheme run as a partnership between Bristol Pound CIC Ltd and Bristol Credit Union. It began as a voluntary project and now has both volunteers and paid staff.
2) Some key benefits of the Bristol Pound include keeping money circulating locally to support local businesses and regeneration, increased trade between Bristol-owned businesses, and supporting local communities and supply chains. It also strengthens the credit union.
3) The Bristol Pound events are aimed at connecting local people with local food producers and enterprises through free, community-based events that include things like cooking demonstrations, tastings, and music. Support is provided to help producers participate.
The document discusses Long Island HomeGrown, a collaborative social enterprise aimed at addressing food deserts and related economic and health issues on Long Island. It outlines the organization's theory of change, envisioning revenue-generating operations like farms, kitchen incubators, and farm stands that leverage existing agricultural assets and partner organizations to increase access to locally produced food, create jobs, and benefit communities. The presentation provides details on current partners, plans for the 2012 growing season, and next steps to further develop the organizational model and secure funding needed to prove the viability of this approach.
The document presents a prospectus for a Rain Forest Village Initiative that aims to create a sustainable village community through various opportunities and stakeholders. The village would provide work, housing, and a lifestyle closer to nature. It would include an agroforestry farm, biochar production, a nursery, cafe, conference center, and housing. Corporations could sponsor through carbon sequestration credits. The initiative would be financed through crowd funding, ethical investment, and corporate sponsorship. It would create jobs and business opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and clean tech suppliers while being overseen by a foundation.
WCVA supports communities throughout Wales with advice, training, grants, loans and contracts to help improve lives in deprived areas. For example, they have supported Valleys Kids, a community hub in South Wales, which has helped change the lives of thousands through services like educational support and raising aspirations. WCVA also leads on climate change initiatives in the sector, having already reduced their carbon footprint by 26% through changes like using public transport, installing solar panels, and reducing energy usage in offices. Additionally, WCVA helps people into jobs through programs that provide skills and qualifications, with over 5,000 people helped into employment through their efforts. They advocate for new models of public service delivery, such as through social investment bonds,
Bgc The Green Valleys Llangattock Launch Presentationgreenvalley
The document summarizes the efforts of the community of Llangattock in Wales to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions. It discusses the formation of their Green Valleys group with steering committees and work streams focused on areas like recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and local food. The group has initiated several projects and has aspirations to do more, like install hydro power and start a community farm. Their approach is bottom-up, community-driven, and aims to benefit both current and future residents while creating a self-sustaining low carbon economy.
Bgc The Green Valleys Llangattock Launch Presentationgreenvalley
The document summarizes the efforts of the community of Llangattock in Wales to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions. It discusses how the Green Valleys Llangattock initiative started in 2008 and established a steering group and seven work streams focused on areas like recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and local food. It outlines projects already completed and future goals, which include multiple community hydro schemes, a community shop and biogas facility, and making the community carbon negative. The overall approach is community-driven and aims to benefit both current and future generations through local skills development and a self-sustaining low carbon economy.
Creating social & business value for TELUS & our local communities. By Jill S...Volunteer Canada
TELUS has learned six lessons in corporate philanthropy. They are: 1) integrate giving with business strategy; 2) align business practices with causes; 3) enable employee/retiree giving; 4) engage customers; 5) use social media; and 6) create social enterprises for social and business impact. TELUS integrates giving to build brand and support strategy. They align practices like reducing paper use with environmental causes. Programs enable employees to donate and volunteer for causes they care about. TELUS engages customers in causes and treats them as advocates. They use social media like Facebook to create viral movements. Finally, TELUS creates social enterprises for both social change and business impact.
The document summarizes a workshop on engaging co-op members held by a food co-op. It includes discussions of [1] membership basics like benefits and responsibilities, [2] ways to engage members through communication and shared values, and [3] ideas from participants on increasing member engagement at their own food co-ops. Breakout sessions gathered input on evaluating the workshop and ideas for improvement.
As government reduces funding to local government, the county council has to continue to make budget savings. At the same time demand for our services is increasing, partly due to our ageing and growing population, and increasing demand for children’s social care services is going up. Read more about the background to our proposed budget savings.
Neighbourhood Democracy: A Tale of Two NeighbourhoodsCitizen Network
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In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
Career Milestones
Orpah Winfrey: The Queen of All Media
Winfrey's career breakthrough came in 1986 when she launched "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show became a cultural phenomenon. drawing millions of viewers daily and earning many awards. Winfrey's empathetic and candid interviewing style resonated with audiences. helping her tackle diverse and often challenging topics.
Beyond her talk show, Winfrey expanded her empire to include the creation of Harpo Productions. a multimedia production company. She also launched "O, The Oprah Magazine" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, further solidifying her status as a media mogul.
Dwayne Johnson: From The Ring to The Big Screen
Dwayne Johnson's wrestling career took off in the late 1990s. when he became one of the most charismatic and popular figures in WWE. His larger-than-life persona and catchphrases endeared him to fans. making him a household name. But, Johnson had ambitions beyond the wrestling ring.
In the early 20
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The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
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The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
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Leonardo DiCaprio, A name synonymous with Hollywood excellence. is not only known for his stellar acting career but also for his impressive real estate investments. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" is a topic that piques the interest of many. as the Oscar-winning actor has amassed a diverse portfolio of luxurious properties. DiCaprio's homes reflect his varied tastes and commitment to sustainability. from retreats to historic mansions. This article will delve into the fascinating world of Leonardo DiCaprio's real estate. Exploring the details of his most notable residences. and the unique aspects that make them stand out.
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Leonardo DiCaprio House: Malibu Beachfront Retreat
A Prime Location
His Malibu beachfront house is one of the most famous properties in Leonardo DiCaprio's real estate portfolio. Situated in the exclusive Carbon Beach. also known as "Billionaire's Beach," this property boasts stunning ocean views and private beach access. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Malibu is a testament to the actor's love for the sea and his penchant for luxurious living.
Architectural Highlights
The Malibu house features a modern design with clean lines, large windows. and open spaces blending indoor and outdoor living. The expansive deck and patio areas provide ample space for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet sunset. The house has state-of-the-art amenities. including a gourmet kitchen, a home theatre, and many guest suites.
Sustainable Features
Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known environmental activist. whose Malibu house reflects his commitment to sustainability. The property incorporates solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and sustainable building materials. The landscaping around the house is also designed to be water-efficient. featuring drought-resistant plants and intelligent irrigation systems.
Leonardo DiCaprio House: Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Privacy and Seclusion
Another remarkable property in Leonardo DiCaprio's collection is his Hollywood Hills house. This secluded retreat offers privacy and tranquility. making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Hollywood Hills nestled among lush greenery. and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes.
Design and Amenities
The Hollywood Hills house is a mid-century modern gem characterized by its sleek design and floor-to-ceiling windows. The open-concept living space is perfect for entertaining. while the cozy bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat. The property also features a swimming pool, and outdoor dining area. and a spacious deck that overlooks the cityscape.
Environmental Initiatives
The Hollywood Hills house incorporates several green features that are in line with DiCaprio's environmental values. The home has solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and a rainwater harvesting system. Additionally, the landscaping designed to support local wildlife and promote
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