+Who we areWhat we doAnd why

+Why are we needed?

Everyone has the right to live in a place they can be proud of

Places that are attractive, safe, clean and green, with great community facilities and plenty to do.

This is often not the case, particularly in poorer areas.

Economic change and public sector cuts hit poorest areas hardest

Councils can no longer support community regeneration

+How do we help?

Identify local issues

Agree priorities

Create capacity

Find funding

Deliver projects

Manage their assets

Engage local people

Consult on priorities

Generate ideas

Create capacity

Make things happen

Transfer assets

We help Communities to: We help Councils to:

+Who are we?

A not for profit organisation (Community Interest Company)

Based in Leeds and Newcastle

2 founding directors with 50+ years of regeneration experience and expertise

Small team of younger staff, Associates and partners to cover a wide range of skills

Overseen by a Board

+What do we do?

Community use of buildings

Community use of parks

Community action plans

Community organisation

+Community use of buildings

Community assets transfers in:Chester-le-StreetAnnfield PlainNelson

Community café in Shieldfield

Easington Colliery Church

Ashington AFC

+Community use of parks

Armley Open Space, Leeds

Hawhill Park in Normanton, Wakefield

Play areas in Rastrick, West Yorkshire

Healthy Living Parks proposal in Halifax

+Community Action Plans

Byker

Heaton

Shieldfield

Seaton Valley

South East Northumberland

+Community organisation

Low Heaton Community Association

Friends of Haw Hill Park

Shieldfield Forum

Rastrick Plays Better

Sea Hear Participate (Blyth Tourism Consortium)

+Find out more

Visit www.yourbackyard.org.ukFollow @yourbackyardcicLike us at facebook.com/yourbackyardcicemail contact@yourbackyard.org.uk Tel 0113 217 1507