Capacity Building

Project Information

Community Capacity Building

Empowering Local People to Lead, Organise & Make a Lasting Difference

What It’s About

Our Community Capacity Building work is about equipping local people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to become active participants, organisers, and leaders in their neighbourhoods.

This programme focuses on unlocking the potential within the community — especially among those from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds. We support individuals, small groups, and grassroots initiatives to take ownership of local issues and shape solutions that work for them.

We help people:

Build leadership and organisational skills
Develop community-led projects and social action initiatives
Navigate systems and access funding or resources
Strengthen their voice in decision-making processes
Foster a culture of mutual support, trust, and inclusion

What We Offer

Capacity Building Workshops & Training

Community leadership and project planning
Safeguarding, governance, and managing volunteers
Partnership working and funding readiness
Communication, campaigning, and advocacy skills

Ongoing Support & Mentoring

One-to-one guidance for emerging leaders and groups
Help with setting up community organisations or initiatives
Coaching around confidence, inclusion, and overcoming challenges
Opportunities to connect with other community changemakers

Why It Matters

Empowers people to solve local challenges together
Builds stronger, safer, and more inclusive communities
Encourages civic participation and lifelong learning
Supports representation of BAME voices and lived experiences
Nurtures a culture of belonging and hope

📞 Want to grow something great in your community?

How to Apply

For more information or to self refer please complete the form below and a member of our team will get in touch

Our Projects

We’re proud of the positive impact we’re having, but our work is far from over. We’re committed to expanding our services and launching new offerings to fully meet people’s needs. Some of our ongoing programmes include: