Strong and Vibrant Communities Carole Phillips Chief Officer 8/6/2019

8/6/2019

Organised community action 850 not for profit organisations in North Lincolnshire; 152 directly include health and wellbeing in their objectives & a further 135 active lifestyles organisations Average number of organisations in each community between 10 and 50 organisations Most VCS organisations will have an impact on health and well being. 8/6/2019

Outcomes People feel they belong in the place they live in Individuals fell safe, are safe and supported Communities are resilient in times of trouble e.g. the floods Caring communities Communities with opportunities for all 8/6/2019

Doris’s story Husband Bill has Dementia Doris is isolated and feels alone in caring for her husband Neighbour tells Doris about the group which meets in the Village Hall They arrange to attend together, with Bill and this is the start of a range of new social opportunities for both Doris and Bill 8/6/2019

Outcomes Vulnerable people supported Community Strengthened Support sustainable without continuous investment Individuals wellbeing enhanced and independence maintained 8/6/2019

Investment £1,500 (included computers) equipment £650 6-months room hire £2,900 Development Work £500 Volunteer training Total 5,550 for 6-months and then no further financial support needed (ran for 13 years) 8/6/2019