Roots & Branches

02/06/2026

As the demand for Community Leaders to step up is rising now is time to buy my book, aimed at anyone at any level working in Community Regeneration.

I have noticed an increase in book sales recently I would welcome your feedback and reviews.

Please share with your networks
Link to buy your copy below

This book is the first of its kind in the UK written by a grassroot community Social Enterprise Leader and my wish is for it to reach both grassroot community leaders and public service, sector leaders, Faith and educational organisations. Through this book you can learn how transformation and r...

13/05/2026

WLCC is seeking to appoint up to 3new Trustees who will act as Board members for the Charity.

We are open to anyone who is interested in bring a Charity Trustee and / or feels they have skills to help the Charity.

We are also looking for Trustees who have s:

- Passion for Neighbourhoods (in particular Abram Ward, Hindley)
- Passion for supporting Community Businesses and Social Enterprises

Previous experience of being a Charity trustee is desirable but not essential.

To apply please contact David Baxter, CEO of Wigan & Leigh Community Charity via email:
[email protected]

Wigan Borough Community First Wigan Business Platt Bridge Community Group

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

The truth is: parents were never meant to hold this much alone.

What breaks families isn’t the child.
And it isn’t just the system.
It’s the impossible space in between — where genuine needs meet a wall of “not our remit,” “not enough evidence,” and “come back when it gets worse.”

Parents are trying to meet their child’s needs and navigate a system that was never designed to support them.
They’re regulating emotions, managing behaviours, advocating in every direction, and absorbing the fallout of unmet needs, all while fighting for basic support that should have been automatic.

It’s the forms.
The waiting lists.
The assessments that go nowhere.
The professionals who don’t listen.
The meetings that change nothing.
The services that don’t join up.
The battles that never end.

And they’re doing all of this while carrying the guilt, the fear, the exhaustion, and the constant pressure to “hold it together” for everyone else.

Families aren’t overwhelmed because they’re failing.
They’re overwhelmed because they’re doing the job of an entire system, every single day, with no margin, no backup, and no support.

11/05/2026

Good morning everyone
With so much emphasis on the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith, Social Enterprise Sector) , now is a good time to purchase your copy of my book AND its on offer AND any profit is reinvested back into our communities

Please share with your networks

This book is the first of its kind in the UK written by a grassroot community Social Enterprise Leader and my wish is for it to reach both grassroot community leaders and public service, sector leaders, Faith and educational organisations. Through this book you can learn how transformation and r...

03/05/2026

Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK-registered charities working to reduce disadvantage and improve the quality of life for vulnerable people.

The funding is provided by the Grocers’ Charity through its Open Grants Programme, which supports projects that provide practical support and create lasting benefits for communities.

Funding priorities include:

- Relief of hardship – including homelessness support, domestic abuse services and work in deprived communities
- Children and young people – building confidence, skills and wellbeing
- Older people – reducing isolation and supporting independent living
- Disability and inclusion – tackling barriers and supporting participation
- Health – including equipment, wellbeing support and medical research
- Military – support for veterans and their families
- Arts and heritage – widening access and preserving culture
- Environment and conservation – protecting habitats and tackling climate change

Applications are assessed through a two-stage process, beginning with an initial enquiry followed by a full application for shortlisted organisations.

The deadline for initial applications is 1st September 2026.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

28/04/2026

Good news!!

We are very pleased to share that our client, Motley Kru CIC, has been successful with their funding application to UnLtd to support their start up journey.

We fully believe in The Motley Kru CIC’s vision to be part of the solution for NEETS in Wigan through their Thai Boxing & Education programmes.

Well Done 👏🏽 and we are so glad to be on this journey with them.

23/04/2026

What does being rooted in Grassroots Communities look like for you?

For us, it means meeting people where they are at. Lindsay lives close to Higher Folds, Leigh, is passionate about supporting residents across Higher Folds in gaining back control of their physical health, her new venture to be revealed and will be instrumental in building trust and health. Unfortunately Lindsay herself has had a physical set back and very frustrated. Being able to support project leaders with their vision for social change by meeting them where they're at is at the heart of what we do. Unfortunately our role of supporting new start ups directly in the Community is not yet economically valued.
Eclipse: Fitness & Massage

Lindsay is also supported by HF Works a local Community Project, all support is local.