What they do
Bring people together through creativity, connection and community-led arts projects.

Location
Stratton, Cirencester

Categories
Creative arts • Community groups • Wellbeing

Overview
Making Place is a community-focused initiative using creativity to strengthen local connections and improve everyday life. Through accessible, community-led projects and regular sessions, they create opportunities for people to come together, share skills and take part in creative activity.

How they can support
- Facilitating creative community projects
- Hosting makers and menders sessions
- Supporting community engagement through arts
- Encouraging local collaboration and participation

What they do
Support children and young people with SEND through advocacy, advice and inclusive community support.

Location
Cirencester and surrounding rural communities.

Categories
SEND • Families • Wellbeing • Community support

Overview
ND SEND Consultants CIC is a neurodivergent-led Community Interest Company providing specialist SEND advice, advocacy and support. They work with families and local organisations to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people.

How they can support
- SEND advocacy and guidance
- Advice on education rights and EHCPs
- Family support and community connections
- Training and collaboration with local organisations
- Promoting inclusive opportunities for young people

What they do
Help organisations improve their sustainability through practical tools, guidance and collaboration.

Location
Supporting organisations across the South Cotswolds and beyond.

Categories
Environment • Business support • Community support • Sustainability

Overview
StepZero.eco helps charities, community groups, social enterprises and small businesses take practical steps towards sustainability. Their free platform provides tools, guidance and opportunities to learn from others.

How they can support
- Sustainability assessments
- Tailored action planning
- Practical tools and resources
- Knowledge sharing and collaboration
- Progress tracking

What they do
Develop community-led renewable energy and energy efficiency projects to support a cleaner, fairer local energy system.

Location
Cotswolds (near the source of the River Thames)

Categories
Energy • Climate action • Community projects

Overview
Thames Head Community Energy is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society working to accelerate the transition to local, low-carbon energy. Through projects such as community solar, home energy schemes and village hall upgrades, they help reduce emissions, lower energy bills and generate funding for community benefit.

How they can support
- Advice on community energy and renewable projects
- Support with energy efficiency initiatives
- Sharing tools and expertise (e.g. thermal imaging)
- Collaboration on local sustainability projects