Social Enterprise CIC, which is based in Alvin Street, Kingsholm, Gloucester, said the OPCC cash injection had helped the organisation develop to the next level. “The funding has been strategically important to helping Roots function. Helping fund support roles and community roles for staff who then make all the great stuff happen!” How powerful is the message of collaborative working between the police and small, focused community charities and what are the benefits to the wider community? “When it is done well, it is very powerful. We're very fortunate to work in great relationships with lots of other organisations, particularly in Kingsholm, but across the city. “If we work together, then we maximise potential
for impact, avoid doubling-up, and learn from one another. “Increasingly,one of the great benefits of collaborative work is getting to understand the complexities of issues, to be able to try and help the causes rather than simply fix short-term problems.” Donation saves vital county charity from financial ‘worry’ "This year I feel it is the first year I have not had to begin by worrying about the money," said Debbie Young, founder of the SevernView Food Project charity. Every week - for three years - she has been running a number of lunch and breakfast clubs for the county's older generations, bringing people together and helping create community, friendship and hope. What started as a tentative test to see if demand
The Door, Stroud. Martin Surl, left, Chris Brierley (far right),Victoria Robson, centre, of The Door. Alistair Anderson, second from left.
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