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Welcome

Community Catalysts are pleased to welcome you to our 'Passionate People: Making a Positive Difference' events, sponsored by Esmée Fairbairn and Power to Change and in partnership with the University of Birmingham. 

The events see the launch of the findings from the latest report by the University of Birmingham on the case for investment in support of passionate people running community enterprises and community businesses. There will be opportunities to:

  • Learn about the positive effect community enterprises have on local economies
  • Hear from leading councils and commissioners about the systems and cultures that strengthen community resilience and help community enterprises flourish
  • See how community enterprises can fill in the gaps between services and how they have been vital through the recent crisis
  • Feel the passion from the people in our communities through their amazing stories and experiences

This registration form is for the 29th of September 2020 if you are looking to register on the 24th of September 2020 please click here.

More about us

Community Catalysts are a small collective of highly skilled professionals with unrivalled experience in people-led social care and health. We see the world differently, celebrating the strength of people and community. We know how to help local people help other local people. We bring our values, creativity and passion to everything we do.  We know that one size never fits all so everything we do is bespoke. All our work has local impact and national influence.

Communities Care

We help people and communities across the country to use their talents to start and run small enterprises and community businesses that support and care for other local people. They create good local jobs and keep local money local. They help people live a good life, connected with and contributing to their community.

Find out more about Communities Care here

People Can

People sometimes need support to live their lives. The help they need can overshadow their skills. This waste of talent hurts the person, their community and society. We help people dream and make things happen. We help local organisations to create the conditions in which people can follow their dreams.

We are working in partnership with Kingston Council on a 2 year project which is supporting people with a disability to use their assets and strengths and aims to:

  • inspire people to become leaders
  • offer people a friendly and supportive point of contact to explore ideas
  • support people to develop a local group, enterprise or small business

Community Catalysts are currently working with a talented triathlete, Sam Holness who is on the autistic spectrum to set up his own community enterprise (alongside support from his dad Tony) with the aim of encouraging people with a disability to get active and eat healthily. Take a look at Sam in action – he really will be an amazing inspiration to others and setting up a community enterprise is a great way to bring his talent to life...

Find out more about People Can here

Innovators Learn

We help people find ways to approach health and care that put people before systems. We offer accessible, engaging learning opportunities for health and care practitioners and people who use health or care services. All our personal development programmes have a strong focus on people’s strengths, building on what works well.

Find out more about Innovators Learn here

Local Area Coordination Network

The Local Area Coordination Network supports the ongoing learning and development of the Local Area Coordination model in England and Wales. Local Area Coordination is a practical, assets-based approach that is being adopted by a growing number of local authorities and health partners across England and Wales.

Find out more about Local Area Coordination and the Local Area Coordination Network here

Small Good Stuff

Small Good Stuff is our directory website which does two things: Firstly, it links people who need care or support with local people who might help. Secondly it helps small organisations that offer care or support, providing them with information, publicity and access to a friendly network.

Find out more about Small Good Stuff here

The Buzz

The Buzz was created in response to Covid-19 restrictions to allow community enterprises working in Birmingham and Rotherham (two of our contract areas) to take their activities online. We knew that as community centres, colleges and day opportunities closed, people were seeking accessible ways to keep busy and to connect with others safely. The Buzz enables people who have lost their traditional day supports to access and enjoy online activities delivered by community enterprises. We soon extended The Buzz to community enterprises from all areas where we have worked previously  and made it available to anyone who thought they would benefit. 

From March-August we have shared over 70 videos on the Buzz covering dance, fitness, baking, art, yoga and writing, as well as fun games and challenges. We’ve learnt how to juggle, to dance disco style, to paint like Picasso and to bake biscuits! The videos are hosted as a Facebook group with a community of 380 people and for people not on Facebook the videos are added to our dedicated webpage on Small Good Stuff. Around 200 people from across the UK and even Europe have been accessing the videos here!

One member said the Buzz is ‘bringing colour to otherwise dull days’

A Senior Community Nurse told us "I have recommended the page to some of the individuals I work with as a Community Nurse and this has been a great source of support for one person in particular.  They have done some of the activities and watched some of the videos that are posted on the page.  This has been a very encouraging source of support. I would definitely recommend joining the Buzz!"

Many councils are rethinking the way in which they support people to enjoy purposeful day opportunities and as part of this rethink some are talking to us about creating local versions of The Buzz. 

Sponsors
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Speakers
Alistair Bucknall Speaker image
Andy Taylor Speaker image
Angela Catley Speaker image
Ann Johnson Speaker image
Chris Clarke Speaker image
Donna Harrison Speaker image
Dr Simon Lennane Speaker image
Heather Maling Speaker image
Helen Allen Speaker image
Ian Hanton Speaker image
Jane Roberts Speaker image
Jen Blackwell Speaker image
Jill Wighton Speaker image
Joe Micheli Speaker image
John Cocker Speaker image
Leanne White Speaker image
Lisa Gillette Speaker image
Lisa Woakes Speaker image
Maggie Sanderson Speaker image
Maria Pritchard Speaker image
Martin Heuter Speaker image
Sian Lockwood Speaker image
Susie Finlayson Speaker image
Terry Yarnell Speaker image
Tess Brooks Speaker image
Tom Lloyd-Goodwin Speaker image
Agenda
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9:45
- 10:00
10:00
- 12:30

Introduction to the Passionate People event by Sian Lockwood, CEO of Community Catalysts.

Introduction to the Passionate People event by Sian Lockwood, CEO of Community Catalysts.

10:05
- 10:15

An opportunity to join in with an interactive session from Dance Syndrome, one of the passionate people supported by Community Catalysts. 

An opportunity to join in with an interactive session from Dance Syndrome, one of the passionate people supported by Community Catalysts. 

10:30
- 11:20

Hear from one creative local authority, York City Council, about the approach they are taking to work in real partnership with local people and communities. Understand how a long-term focus on collaboration and strengths creates community resilience that comes into its own at times of challenge and crisis. Learn about the key part passionate people have played in this Citywide approach and the impact they have had.

Hear from one creative local authority, York City Council, about the approach they are taking to work in real partnership with local people and communities. Understand how a long-term focus on collaboration and strengths creates community resilience that comes into its own at times of challenge and crisis. Learn about the key part passionate people have played in this Citywide approach and the impact they have had.

10:30
- 11:20

Hear from creative experts about the potential power of investing in thriving local economies as we begin to build back after recent challenges. Understand the rationale and underpinning principles behind approaches such as Community Wealth Building and Care Led Recovery. Learn about the role that passionate people in communities play in creating thriving local economies that focus on place and people.

Hear from creative experts about the potential power of investing in thriving local economies as we begin to build back after recent challenges. Understand the rationale and underpinning principles behind approaches such as Community Wealth Building and Care Led Recovery. Learn about the role that passionate people in communities play in creating thriving local economies that focus on place and people.

10:30
- 11:20

Understand the community business model and its role and value at a time of crisis. Hear from one creative local authority, Telford and Wrekin Council, about the approach they have taken to invest in community wellbeing hubs and community businesses.  Hear from two community business leaders about their work and the impact it is having on local people and communities.

Understand the community business model and its role and value at a time of crisis. Hear from one creative local authority, Telford and Wrekin Council, about the approach they have taken to invest in community wellbeing hubs and community businesses.  Hear from two community business leaders about their work and the impact it is having on local people and communities.

10:30
- 11:20

Hear from one creative local authority, Central Bedfordshire about their focus on positive systems change and their partnership with Community Catalysts. Understand the elements of local authority systems and culture that are vital to creating real choice for people who need care or support to live their lives. Hear from passionate people about what they do and how the Council has created the conditions that enable their activity to thrive.

Hear from one creative local authority, Central Bedfordshire about their focus on positive systems change and their partnership with Community Catalysts. Understand the elements of local authority systems and culture that are vital to creating real choice for people who need care or support to live their lives. Hear from passionate people about what they do and how the Council has created the conditions that enable their activity to thrive.

11:30
- 12:20

Understand the impact of social isolation on people and society. Learn about the different ways in which passionate people are helping others in their community to connect. Hear first-hand about the positive work they are doing and the benefits for local people. 

Understand the impact of social isolation on people and society. Learn about the different ways in which passionate people are helping others in their community to connect. Hear first-hand about the positive work they are doing and the benefits for local people. 

11:30
- 12:20

Hear from one creative local authority, Powys Council, about the work they are doing with Community Catalysts to address the issue of gaps in care and support for people, particularly those who live in rural areas. Learn about the passionate people who have stepped up to support others in their local community and the ongoing positive impact this is having.  

Hear from one creative local authority, Powys Council, about the work they are doing with Community Catalysts to address the issue of gaps in care and support for people, particularly those who live in rural areas. Learn about the passionate people who have stepped up to support others in their local community and the ongoing positive impact this is having.  

11:30
- 12:20

Learn about the creative ways that people and organisations in communities can and do work together to solve local problems and build on local strengths. Hear from sector experts and passionate people about the power of connections and what this looks like in practice. 

Learn about the creative ways that people and organisations in communities can and do work together to solve local problems and build on local strengths. Hear from sector experts and passionate people about the power of connections and what this looks like in practice. 

12:20
- 12:30