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
Provide specialist SEND support, advocacy and training to help schools and families better understand and navigate the SEND system.

Location
Cirencester and surrounding areas

Categories
Education • SEND support • Community support

Overview
ND SEND Consultants is a Community Interest Company (CIC) supporting schools, families and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Alongside training and consultancy, they deliver advocacy — often free of charge — to help families navigate the SEND system and access the support they need.

How they can support
- SEND advocacy for families
- Training for schools and educators
- Guidance on navigating the SEND system
- Support for inclusive practice

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