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Community stories
Everyone is part of a community and we want to share their stories.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…