Our Place BA14 connects young people aged 10-25 who live in Trowbridge with the support, resources and encouragement they need to lead or participate in local social action initiatives and projects.

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Together with partners like the Arts Development Company CIC and Mighty Girls CIC we:

• work alongside young people (groups and individuals) as they share hopes and develop ideas

• facilitate a peer support network for those engaging in social action

• bring together supportive organisations, community leaders and others to listen and provide tips and tools to help make ideas a reality

• Provide a platform for young people to make their place thrive with the support and resources they need to make a difference

• Remind young change makers to look after themselves as they take action for others

Contact the Our Place Coordinator for further info:

Phone 07533 616 150 (including Whatsapp)
Email [email protected]

Who is the Our Place BA14 coordinator?

Gem Novis is a Trowbridge resident with a background in youth and community work. As the coordinator and project lead their role is to support every interested young person to connect with local social action projects (new and existing) in a way that fits with their unique passions and interests. As part of this role, they moderate the online Our Place BA14 network and build relationships with local organisations, project supporters and funders. They're also the designated safeguarding lead.

How is this project funded and supported?
This initiative is funded via the #Iwill Fund and hosted by the Arts Development Company CIC. The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £66 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to support young people to access high quality social action opportunities. Wiltshire Community Foundation is acting as a match funder and awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill Fund.