We are a 100 year old charity helping disadvantaged people and communities across Leicestershire, Rutland and surrounding rural areas. Through our work we aim to create well connected rural communities where people enjoy good physical, mental, social, and economic well-being.
Our Work
We care about community
We CARE about Community
Warm Optimistic Well
Creating warm, welcoming spaces for people to connect and get creative to tackle the increased cost of living
HIRE
Helping long term unemployed people in rural districts and boroughs of Leicestershire find work
Mobile Advice Centre
Taking information and advice out on the road across rural Leicestershire & Rutland
Syston
Running a Neighbourhood Mental Health Café in Syston for anyone struggling or in crisis with their mental health
Earl Shilton
Running a Mental Health Café in Earl Shilton for anyone struggling or in crisis with their mental health
Changing Connections
Helping people to build stronger support networks within their community
Voluntary Sector Support
Bringing together volunteers & community organisations across the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough
Halls Together
Connecting and supporting the people managing village halls and other rural community buildings
Community Development
Delivering community development across the Harborough District
BUILD
Supporting people to access education, training and employment
Little Cup of Joy
Connecting people over a cuppa to help improve their mental health and wellbeing
Our Impact
For our size we make a huge difference
Impact magazine
Our quarterly e-magazine
Annual Review
Our impact over the last yearÂ
Strategy
Our simple strategy
Our Voice
Together we can influence change
By talking to people and listening to the issues and priorities they raise, we use our voice to represent rural communities on a number of important local and national partnerships. These include:
