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Celebrating 15 Years of Our Place Support
by Emily Slack
July 16th, 2026
Fifteen years ago, Our Place Support began as ‘Friends of Farthing Lane’ with a vision to create somewhere local people could come when they needed support. We didn’t set out with ambitions of becoming a large organisation or delivering services across Birmingham. As a passionate group of local people and professionals we just wanted to make a difference within our own community by creating a welcoming place where people could access help, build relationships and feel that they belonged. In July 2011, the organisation was established and, a few months later, the doors of Our Place Community Hub opened. At that point we had one member of staff, an incredible group of volunteers and a building that we hoped would become a valuable community asset. Looking back now, it is amazing to think how much has changed whilst also recognising how much has stayed the same. The Hub remains at the heart of everything we do. Over the years, the building has become much more than somewhere to base and deliver services. It has been a place where partnerships have developed, volunteers have found purpose, individuals, groups, adults, children and young people have been able to access support close to home. Hundreds of conversations have taken place over a cup of tea, new ideas have grown into projects, and organisations have worked alongside one another because we all shared the same goal of supporting our community. One of the things I am most proud of is that Our Place has never stood still. We’ve always listened to what our communities are telling us and respond accordingly where we can and if we can’t, we make it our mission to find someone who can. As both local and national needs have changed, we’ve adapted our services to meet them. We offered youth work, family activities and parent mentoring in our early days whilst developing our Specialist Mentoring service for children and young people. We took lead of the established Advice Service in 2017 as founders and volunteers Mike and Barry took the decision to step-back and enjoy retirement and we created training opportunities which developed into an Accredited Training Service, and have nurtured and built networks and partnerships that have enabled us to reach far more people than we ever could have done alone. Whilst we have always had a vision and strategic plan, this has never mapped every step of our journey. Instead, each new service has grown from conversations with local people, partners and funders who recognised emerging needs within the community. This approach has helped us to be responsive to community needs over the last fifteen years and continues to shape the decisions we make today. Like every organisation, we’ve also experienced challenges along the way. Funding has changed, communities have changed and for many people, their circumstances have become increasingly complex. The COVID-19 pandemic was undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges we have faced. Almost overnight we had to rethink how we delivered support, moving services online whilst prioritising safety and safeguarding and finding new ways to stay available and connected with people who were feeling isolated and uncertain. Although our building had to close temporarily, our commitment to supporting people never did, and that period reinforced something we’ve always believed: community is about people, not just buildings. One project that really highlighted this for us was our ‘Colour for the Community’ project where we invited people to create a piece of artwork for us to display in our Hub windows and across our social media channels to bring hope and light to what was a difficult time. As we emerged from the pandemic, it became increasingly clear that the challenges facing our communities were continuing to evolve. The cost-of-living crisis, increasing mental health concerns, greater pressure on families and changes within public services have all influenced the way we work. Rather than stepping back, we have continued to develop new partnerships, strengthen our mentoring and advice service offer, expand our work across Birmingham and invest in our team so that we can continue responding to these changing needs. One thing we are very aware of is that the impact of the pandemic is not behind us, we continue to see children, young people and adults weekly who continue to struggle with loss, social isolation and navigating social relationships. In our annual team days and our recent vision meeting we spend time reflecting and what often comes to mind first is not the services we’ve introduced or the milestones we’ve reached but the individuals and families we have met, supported and had the privilege to see reach their own positive change. This includes seeing children who were mentored now confident young adults, volunteers who have gone on to employment, individuals that came to us homeless now thriving in their own home and our partners and team members who bring such passion and commitment to Our Place every day. They are the reason we have grown and they are the reason we continue to do what we do. Celebrating fifteen years isn’t only an opportunity to reflect on our past. We have also been investing in the future and the part we want to play within our communities over the next 30 years, and we are excited to launch our new vision…. Helping people create – One Million Positive Changes. Our vision won’t change what we do or how we work but gives us an ambitious target to work towards and reflects what has always been at the heart of Our Place. Every mentoring relationship, every person supported with advice and guidance, every volunteer opportunity or networking event has the potential to create a positive change in someone’s life. Over the next thirty years we will continue to work alongside our staff, volunteers, partners, funders and local communities to create one million of those moments. We know that we cannot achieve that alone, but the last fifteen years have shown us what […]
Bringing Communities Together: NNS Bridging Communities “Getting to Know Us” Event
by Emily Slack
July 10th, 2026
Getting to Know NNS Bridging Communities Bridging Communities is a project delivered by Our Place Support that works alongside underrepresented communities across Birmingham. Our primary focus is on the Deaf/BSL, LGBTQ+, and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. We help strengthen grassroots organisations, connect people to local services, activities and funding opportunities, and support communities to build capacity, reduce inequalities, and have a greater voice in shaping local services. On May the 7th 2026, NNS Bridging Communities organised and hosted a “Getting to Know Us” event at Birmingham Botanical Gardens for local organisations, community groups and individuals. Guests received a welcome bag with a personalised notebook, a personalised pen and an information leaflet about NNS Bridging Communities. With 48 attendees joining us throughout the day, the event brought together people supporting Deaf BSL users, LGBTQ+ communities and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities, alongside organisations passionate about creating more inclusive services across Birmingham. The event focused on accessibilities, inclusion, partnership working and networking. Accessibility at the Heart of the Event Creating a welcoming and accessible environment was one of our main priorities. BSL interpreters supported communication throughout the event and attendees were invited to share any accessibility requirements in advance to help ensure everyone felt comfortable participating. Sharing Knowledge and Building Connections The Bridging Communities team delivered a presentation introducing the project, the aims behind the work and the wider role of Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNSs) across Birmingham. Funding opportunities available through NNSs were also discussed to help attendees better understand the support available within the city. We were also pleased to welcome Birmingham Community Matters (BCM), who delivered a presentation introducing their organisation. BCM help charities and community organisations develop through training, funding support, governance advice, and capacity-building. They also facilitated group discussions around topics such as governance, organisational development, and grant funding support available for community groups and organisations. This gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about the support available and ask questions relevant to their own ideas, groups, or organisations. Important Conversations Around Representation and Inclusion One of the most impactful moments of the day came from Abeline McShane, who shared insight and lived experience as a member of the GRT community. Her speech challenged stereotypes, misconceptions and the importance of support needed for the underrepresented communities. Throughout the event, many conversations focused on: Accessible communication Co-production and community voice Safe and welcoming spaces Building trust with underrepresented communities Understanding barriers faced by different groups These discussions highlighted how important it is to listen to lived experiences and work collaboratively to improve inclusion across Birmingham. Networking, Partnerships and Future Opportunities Following lunch, attendees explored the NNS Marketplace, which included representatives from Ladywood, Hall Green, Hodge Hill, Erdington, Yardley and Digital NNSs. This created fantastic opportunities for organisations and community groups to exchange ideas, showcase services and build new partnerships. Representatives from Heart of England Community Foundation also attended the event, offering advice around funding opportunities and helping attendees identify grants that may support their projects and community work. Guests were also able to enjoy free access to the Botanical Gardens throughout the day, creating additional opportunities for informal networking and conversation in a calm and welcoming setting. Looking Ahead The “Getting to Know Us” event marked an important step in strengthening relationships between organisations and communities across Birmingham. It also reinforced the importance of accessible, community-led approaches when supporting underrepresented groups. Most importantly, the event created new connections, encouraged future collaboration and helped continue important conversations around inclusion, accessibility and representation across our city.
Five Years of Funding Secured to Sustain Our Place Support Advice Service
by Emily Slack
January 23rd, 2026
We are delighted to share some really positive news for our community. Here at Our Place Support we have been successful in securing five years of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme, ensuring the long-term stability of our Advice Service and the continuation of vital support for local residents across North Birmingham. This funding secures our advice service which has been supporting local people for many years and allows us to continue delivering trusted, person-centred advice and support across Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Kingstanding and Castle Vale. A trusted service, rooted in the community For the past nine years, our Advice Service has been there for people navigating some of life’s toughest challenges, including financial hardship, housing insecurity and the rising cost of living. During this time, we have built strong relationships within our communities and developed a service that people trust. This National Lottery Reaching Communities funding ensures the future of our work; enabling us to support people when they need it most with free guidance and practical support on: Income maximisation Accessing the right benefits and grants Housing advice and homelessness prevention Cost-of-living support While our service is open to anyone living in North Birmingham, we prioritise supporting individuals who may struggle to access help elsewhere. This includes people experiencing poverty, disability, poor physical or mental health, digital exclusion, social isolation or complex life circumstances. We know that for many people, accessing support can feel overwhelming, particularly when they are already under pressure. That’s why we work flexibly, meet people where they are, and focus on practical solutions that support independence and dignity. A whole-person approach At Our Place Support, we recognise that financial insecurity, housing issues, mental health and social isolation are often deeply connected. Alongside practical advice, our service offers inclusive social opportunities, such as coffee mornings, and with this new funding an expanded programme of social activities and events. These opportunities help people rebuild confidence, reduce loneliness and develop supportive connections within our community. Looking ahead: building long-term sustainability Alongside this funding, we are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of all services at Our Place Support and so over the coming months we will increase investment in our accredited training programmes, delivering mentoring and safeguarding training to professionals nationally. Income generated through this work directly supports the continuation of our core services and operation of our community hub, meaning that professionals accessing our training are also investing in vital community support. If you’d like to learn more about our professional development opportunities, visit our Training and Development page. If you would like to access support from the Our Place Support Advice Service you can complete a referral form here, or contact us: 📧 Email: adviceservice@ourplacesupport.org 📞 Call: 0121 354 4080
NNS Bridging Communities
by Emily Slack
October 20th, 2025
Introduction Our Place Support are thrilled to share that we have mobilised a new service as part of the Birmingham Neighbourhood Network Scheme; NNS Bridging Communities. This service funded via Birmingham City Council through The Heart of England Community Foundation aims to use Asset Based Community Development to reach underrepresented communities across our city. This blog will explain to you what asset-based community development and Neighbourhood Network Schemes are. How the NNS – Bridging Communities project came to be and what we are aiming to achieve. What is Asset Based Community Development? (ABCD) The ABCD approach concentrates on connecting people of the same community based on their assets. Assets in a community development context are the strengths, talents, and resources an area has, this could include local spaces, buildings, individuals or groups. This community driven development approach focuses on identifying grassroots activities that are already there and building on ‘what works’, communicating their impact across a wider network to improve reach and service offerings and where there are identified unmet community needs; the ABCD approach will bring together local people and assets to create groups, activities or spaces to address and meet the identified need. To summarise; through ABCD, local people are be empowered to drive their own community development, starting with supporting and improving existing assets. What is a Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)? The NNS scheme is run by the Birmingham City Council to help adults aged 50+ and adults aged 18-49 with a disability to lead healthier, happier, and more connected lives. Every constituency in Birmingham has their own NNS with different priorities which reflect their local community. What is the NNS – Bridging Communities Project and how does this project fit into the wider picture? The NNS Bridging Communities project being delivered by us at Our Place Support is responding to the research-based gap analysis from every NNS in Birmingham, which identified three demographics as accessing the least amount of community activities and services. Reduced access to such community and early intervention provision is linked to an increase in mental health wellbeing and physical health challenges and so removing barriers and increasing opportunities is key. The communities identified are: Deaf BSL Gypsy Roma Traveller LGBTQ+ Bridging Communities is a city wide NNS project that works in partnership with every constituency and seeks to connect to all relevant third sector organisations. This is because we know that the communities we are aiming to engage are dispersed across our whole city. This project is separated into multiple stages; we are currently raising awareness of the project across the city with local professionals and community members. This phase is followed by the facilitation of a series of informal listening groups where we will encourage individuals, groups and communities from the Deaf BSL, Gypsie, Roma, Traveller and LGBTQ+ communities to share with us directly any challenges they have in accessing activities and service, how they would like service providers to change and what they would like to see made available. Following this we will: Support local people, groups and communities to utilise the resources already available to develop the activities, support or services needed. Share our findings with current service providers and help them build capacity or adapt their provision to make services more inclusive and accessible for every community member. Our support will be wide ranging and include connecting people and groups together, supporting access to capacity building funding and with our partners at Birmingham Community Matters we will be empowering communities by supporting people to establish their own formalised constituted groups, businesses or charities – supporting a sustainable approach to community provision. How you can get involved If you are an individual and resident of Birmingham, 18+ years old, and identify as part of the Deaf BSL, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and/or LGBTQ+ community we would love for you to attend one of our listening sessions to hear your personal experiences of accessing activities and services in Birmingham. The first round of sessions will be taking place on the days and times below: Community Session Type Date Time Session Description Location Deaf BSL Community Online Tuesday, 4 November 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Online Deaf BSL Community In-person Tuesday, 28 October 1:00 pm Afternoon Session Our Place Community Hub, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RN Deaf BSL Community In-person Thursday 30 October 10am – 12:30pm Morning Session DeafPlus, The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square LGBTQ+ Community Online Monday 20 October 1:00 pm Afternoon Session Online LGBTQ+ Community Online Monday 20 October 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Online LGBTQ+ Community In-person Thursday, 16 October 5:00–7:00 pm United with T Event The Coffin Works, 13–15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JP LGBTQ+ Community In-person Thursday, 30 October 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Our Place Community Hub, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RN Roma Community Online Thursday, 6 November 1:00 pm Afternoon Session Online Roma Community Online Thursday, 6 November 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Online Gypsy Community Online Tuesday, 11 November 1:00 pm Afternoon Session Online Gypsy Community Online Tuesday, 11 November 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Online Traveller Community Online Friday, 14 November 1:00 pm Afternoon Session Online Traveller Community Online Friday, 14 November 6:00 pm Early Evening Session Online If you are a professional working in Birmingham with the Deaf BSL, Gypsy/Roma/Traveller and/or LGBTQ+ communities and would like to connect with us please do contact us Email: NNSBridgingCommunities@ourplacesupport.org Call: 0121 354 4080 Together we can bridge the service gaps of our city and make our communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Pathway to Potential Service
by Emily Slack
October 20th, 2025
Blog written by Beth Thomas, Manager of the Our Place Mentoring Scheme. Pathway to Potential is a collaborative service, funded by the Office for Students and delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University, Barnardo’s, Liminal Education, and Our Place Support. It supports young people aged 14–18 who are care-experienced, educated in alternative provision, or impacted by homelessness. I welcome the service not only as a professional passionate about supporting young people, but also as someone who has lived through many of the challenges the program addresses. When I was 12, I began truanting from school. It wasn’t because I didn’t care about learning, I had been an A* student but because I was experiencing abuse that made it impossible to focus. How could I be expected to learn algebra or the history of the Third Reich after a night of trauma? Instead, I skipped lessons and spent time in parks. I was punished for not attending, detentions, reports, and a truancy officer who never asked why I was struggling. I was repeatedly told I would never amount to anything and labelled a “troublemaker” or a “tearaway teen.” Labels that take seconds to say but leave a lasting impact. By 16, I was living in temporary accommodation, spending the next four years moving between youth hostels. These were places filled with other young people who had experienced trauma and serious mental health difficulties. Despite the clear need, mental health support was minimal, and education or employment opportunities were practically non-existent. In my first hostel, I was told there was no point applying for a job and that employers wouldn’t hire me because of where I lived. The labels from school were reinforced and I was stigmatised for being young and homeless. My experiences in temporary accommodation showed me just how easily young people can be written off. But ambition doesn’t disappear because of circumstances. Dreams are still there; they are just weighed down by societal barriers and judgment. In my early 20s, I returned to education. I moved in with my Nan and began attending an Access to Social Science course once a week. I had no long-term plan, but over time, I completed a degree in Childhood, Culture and Education at the University of Birmingham. During my studies, I completed a two-week placement at Our Place Support in Sutton Coldfield, 13 and a half years ago and I’ve never left. Motivated to be the support I wish I’d had; I became a mentor for children and young people and then manager of the mentoring scheme. I am safeguarding director on the board and deliver mentoring and safeguarding training to community organisations. In 2022, I also graduated with an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing, focusing on the impact of extra-familial harm on youth mental health. In my early 30s, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Navigating life with a long-term mental health condition is challenging and highlights the importance of appropriate support during youth and its long-term effects in adulthood. Yet, too many young people still face barriers to education such as abuse, care experiences, homelessness, stigma, and inadequate mental health support. From my own experiences, I know how easily potential can be overlooked. That’s why I am proud to contribute to Pathway to Potential, a multi-agency service that supports care-experienced young people, those educated in alternative provision or impacted by homelessness. Through one-to-one mentoring, family support, academic tuition, and professional development days with the University, the service creates opportunities and recognises the potential of every young person it reaches. Seeing the difference this kind of support can make reinforces why programs like Pathway to Potential are so vital. If it had existed when I was younger, my journey might have looked very different. The abuse, homelessness, stigma, and unrecognised mental health struggles I faced could have been met with understanding and support, rather than punishment and judgment. I am proud to be part of a project that empowers young people, ensuring their past or current circumstances do not define their potential or future. If you work with a young person who would benefit from this service, please contact mentoring@ourplacesupport.org for more information.
The Health Insurance Group
by Emily Slack
September 29th, 2025
The Health Insurance Group – THIG is one of this year’s 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 of the 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗻 in 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (hosted by SE Fitness Running & Walking Club, benefitting 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 and Acacia Family Support) — and their support goes far beyond a logo on a banner. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 is an 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲–𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 with deep local roots in 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 and a simple belief that guides everything they do. As 𝗠𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 says: “𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 — 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 — 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 helps organisations build 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 that genuinely support their people, whether they’re 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 or 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. That can include: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 for stress and personal/financial/relationship issues 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗣 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (so staff can get timely medical advice) 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 to complement 𝗡𝗛𝗦 provision 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and broader 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗻–𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 that help teams understand and use their benefits effectively 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀, 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 — 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 has grown from 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 over more than three decades — remaining 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆–𝗿𝘂𝗻 (now in its 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻). They combine the 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 with the 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 of larger firms. That 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is literal as well as cultural — with 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁’s office visible from the window of 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 in 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 supported the 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗻 last year and stepped up as 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 this year because they believe in 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 they live and work in — including the 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 supported by 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 and Acacia Family Support Their commitment isn’t just financial. It’s 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. When asked if he’d be running the 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗻, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 confirmed that he would be — and that he would be getting as many of their staff members involved in the fun event as he could! 𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 With 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚 leading by example, we’re inviting 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 and make a day of it. It’s a brilliant way to 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, and 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 you serve. As 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 says: “𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.” 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗻 — Sunday 7 December, Sutton Park Run, walk, or cheer — every step helps Register / Donate Connect with THIG 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗚, for your leadership as 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 — and for your ongoing commitment to 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. We can’t wait to see a 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀 in Sutton Park!
Our Place Support – Annual Report 2022-2023
by Emily Slack
March 7th, 2024
Our Place Support are pleased to be able to share our 2022-2023 annual report. As an organisation we have continued to see an increase in the demand for our services and this has correlated with a growth in our team, our turnover and the number of people we have been able to support. As a community focused social enterprise we are keen to continue responding to the changing needs of our community and utilising our skills and resources to help people during their time of need. Join us in celebrating another successful year at Our Place Support. You can read our report below or download a copy here: Our Place Support Annual Report 22-23 View here
