john gilbert, team leader mark ingle, community champion
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“We help people living and working in Hull to use their skills, passions, resources and things they are interested in to help others.” What we say now (assets approach)TRANSCRIPT
John Gilbert, Team LeaderMark Ingle, Community Champion
“We help people who want to improve life in their community get started. Then we gather all of the things needed to make it work.”
What we used to say (needs approach)
“We help people living and working in Hull to use their skills, passions, resources and things they are interested in to help others.”
What we say now (assets approach)
What stage are we at?
Started trial phase August 2014 12-month contract commenced June 2015 5 ½ months in 38 Champion projects support (plus 10 legacy)
What we do > Research, planning, promotion, signposting, mentoring, there when needed, community kick-starter.
Examples of projects / challengesAspiration for young people with disabilities
Astma protection out of the homeClowning for people with confidence issues
Community choirCommunity fundraising events
Gardening and growing for young peopleMental health stigmas through theatreMusic lessons in area of deprivation
Overcoming trauma in lifeParenting skills for dads facing challenges
Radio show about community actionWheelchair dance
Wrestling for people with disabilities
Becoming a champion
Mark Ingle, Inglewood Events