Blooming Neighbours

Supporting wellbeing, independence and pride at home Blooming Neighbours is a place-based community project designed to support older and disabled residents who may be struggling to keep their gardens safe, manageable and welcoming. For many people, a garden is more than just an outdoor space. It is a place of routine, pride and enjoyment. However,…

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Community Healthcare TV

We are working in partnership with Kneisler Digital, to turn waiting spaces into Community Information Hubs. Across community and healthcare settings, there is a simple but powerful opportunity that is often overlooked – the waiting space. Every day, people sit in GP surgeries, community venues, and public-facing services with time to absorb information that could…

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Basildon Emergency Night Shelter

BENS opens 8th December until 31st March 2026, offering twelve bed spaces in church halls, to homeless people in Basildon. Guests can expect a warm welcome, respect and safety. Support is given to better equip people to secure accommodation. The night shelter provision is a Churches Together in Basildon project delivered in partnership with ACE Impact…

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The Community Exchange

The Community Exchange is a four-part project designed to connect and support the community through a dedicated Facebook page, a community-focused mobile app, regular drop-in sessions, and telephone support. Community Exchange Drop-In Every Thursday from 12am-3pm we run a drop-in session at the King Edward Community Centre in Laindon. It is a free community social space…

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