On the High Lanes estate in Gateshead, Edberts House is more than just a building—it’s a warm, welcoming space that has been that listening ear
since 2009. With a pioneering approach to community-led health and wellbeing, Edberts House is proving that real change starts on your doorstep.
Legacy West Midlands
Beginning life as a heritage organisation, Legacy West Midlands has become a catalyst to the growth of the social economy in Soho and Handsworth. As well as delivering health, wellbeing, culture, and youth programmes to its community, it now has a hand in connecting local community groups and social entrepreneurs.
Kingsclere Community Association
Despite being located in a rural community with just 4800 people, The Fieldgate Centre, provides a diverse and fundamental service to the local community.
Live Well North East
Empowering people and enriching lives by providing activities and services to support health and wellbeing.
Sunderland Homegrown
A community nursery and garden centre training vulnerable young people.
Future Wolverton
Transforming a grade II listed school house into a community hub for a commuter town.
Glamis Hall
In 2014, Wellingborough Council decided it couldn’t afford to keep a day centre for the elderly open so residents, left reeling by its closure, stepped up and took it on.
Loughborough Junction Action Group
Sowing & growing in one of London’s most deprived neighbourhoods
One Voice Blackburn
Growing the aspirations of young people in one of the most diverse and disadvantaged places in the country
Green Synergy
Creating a community space for gardening and wellbeing
Redcatch Community Garden
Redcatch Community Garden is a thriving community‑led space transformed from a long‑disused bowling green into a vibrant hub for learning, wellbeing, and connection.
Upper Norwood Library
A 100-year-old community owned library launching a network for their peers.
Glamis Hall for All
Bringing the less mobile members of the community to a vibrant community centre
Newquay Community Orchard
A community orchard in Newquay supporting mental health and environmental education
Exchange Creative Community CIC
A community-driven visual arts hub, promoting well-being and enterprise
The Bristol Bike Project
They help people repair and access affordable bikes, equipping marginalised groups with practical skills, improved mobility and greater independence. By combining trading income with social impact programmes, it creates inclusive spaces that support wellbeing, reduce isolation and expand access to work, services and community life.
