Community stories
Everyone is part of a community and we want to share their stories.
Community
“Running a marathon was only the start of my story”
When Kerrie Aldridge decided to take up running, she didn’t realise that her new hobby would see her inspire people…
Green
Saving the planet, one Big Lunch at a time!
After organising her first Big Lunch in 2009, Diane from Warton has been bringing her community together for an annual…
Community
The inspiring people behind our IVAR research report
In 2021, we worked with the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) to create a report on the impact and…
Community
Celebrating communities at the Big Jubilee Lunch
Sonia Hearld’s community journey started in 2009 when she and her neighbours joined forces to campaign against increasing volumes and…
Community
Creating a flourishing community
When mum of two Helen Alves noticed a lack of activities in her area for young families during lockdown, she decided to take…
Community
How we brought isolated people together — with coffee and a caravan!
Ann Osborn is the Director of the Rural Coffee Caravan in Suffolk. The mobile community cafe and information centre helps…
Community
How ‘the Eden effect’ changed our community forever
Herbalist Maria Billington got the impetus to take on a community space from the council after attending a Community Camp…