Case Studies

Batley Central Methodist Church is a Grade II listed church in the heart of Batley town centre, serving an ethnically diverse community experiencing high levels of deprivation. Alongside worship, the church provides vital partner-led community support through activities including a weekly drop-in, food support, social groups and youth provision. Over the last three years, Futurekraft […]

Serenity Wellbeing Gardens is a West Yorkshire CIC using horticultural therapy to improve mental health, wellbeing and social connection. Its nature-based programmes support people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, addiction recovery, bereavement, loneliness and low confidence.After formally becoming a CIC in early 2025, Serenity wanted to strengthen its governance, clarify its purpose and build long‑term […]

Project Colt was founded in 2003 to support people affected by drug and alcohol addiction, alongside a small social enterprise selling second-hand furniture and goods. By 2019, the organisation was at a critical point. Funding was running out, organisational identity had become unclear, and long-term sustainability felt uncertain. Pressure on staff and trustees was growing, […]

Stride UK, founded by Diane Modahl MBE, is a charity that uses sport as a powerful catalyst for change. The organisation works with around 800 young people from the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester, offering weekly programmes that combine sport, education, mentoring and leadership training. These initiatives are designed to support the most vulnerable […]

Creating a Community Hub

Restructuring for Growth and Sustainability

Growing to serve the Local Community

Building Capacity for Growth

Re-imagining Church Community Outreach