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Positive Communities is a partnership of grassroots organisations in #Leicester delivering employability and other support to those who need it the most.

 Leicester, England
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Joined December 2021
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The estate where residents feel 'left behind and forgotten about'

The estate where residents feel 'left behind and forgotten about'

One woman said she wouldn't walk around the area at night

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How afternoon tea has helped bring communities together bbc.in/3SVLsWM
How afternoon tea has helped bring communities together

How afternoon tea has helped bring communities together

An exchange scheme aims to connect rural churches to Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities.

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Leicester's funding issues highlighted. www-leicestermercury-co-uk.c…
Leicester becoming Midlands' 'poor cousin' as projects face funding axe

Leicester becoming Midlands' 'poor cousin' as projects face funding axe

Fears have been raised as research shows deprivation in Leicester is on the rise

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This is very sad. BBC News - Comedy festival operator makes financial serious incident report - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvn…
Comedy festival operator makes financial serious incident report

Comedy festival operator makes financial serious incident report

The Charity Commission says it is assessing concerns over the future of the Big Difference Company.

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An important skills plan developed by East Midlands Chamber of Commerce. #skills #business #employability emc-dnl.co.uk/services/leice…

Help Shape the Future of Skills in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - East Midlands Chamber

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🥲 BBC News - Leicester arts venue repossessed due to 'financial struggles' - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdg…
Leicester arts venue repossessed due to 'financial struggles'

Leicester arts venue repossessed due to 'financial struggles'

The Big Difference venue is run by the charity that runs the Leicester Comedy Festival.

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Well worth a look.
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BBC News - New officers tackle anti-social behaviour in Leicester - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2d…
New officers tackle anti-social behaviour in Leicester

New officers tackle anti-social behaviour in Leicester

The city council recruits six new recruits with the power to issue fines for a range of offences.

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Quite frankly, utter dribble Cllr Cassidy! leicestermercury.co.uk/news/…
Row over £60m cash injection as critic suggests funding is turned down

Row over £60m cash injection as critic suggests funding is turned down

Three areas of Leicester are set to receive £20m for ambitious regeneration projects over the next 10 years

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Leicester man 'kicked out' of school at 14 is now a 'role model'

Leicester man 'kicked out' of school at 14 is now a 'role model'

'I have a period of time where I can influence these young people, and plant a seed of positivity'

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BBC News - Community group takes on Leicester shop after owner retires - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2…
Community group takes on Leicester shop after owner retires

Community group takes on Leicester shop after owner retires

A collective is taking over the store after its owners announced their retirement.

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Great new initiative being developed by Kala Arts CiC with support from @SocInnPpl to establish a #Scrapstore for #Leicester Please go to the short survey (scan QR code) to pledge your support.
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Will this impact delivery of the NHS #VCSE Alliance? leicestermercury.co.uk/news/…
NHS roles set to be axed in cost-cutting restructure plans

NHS roles set to be axed in cost-cutting restructure plans

Dozens of staff are expected to leave their roles

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Thoughts? Is Highfields being singled out unduly here? Maybe funding more youth services might help 🤔 BBC News - Council could widen anti-social behaviour order to Leicester suburbs - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c202…
Council could widen anti-social behaviour order to Leicester suburbs

Council could widen anti-social behaviour order to Leicester suburbs

Areas of Westcotes, Frog Island, Belgrave, Spinney Hills and Highfields could be included.

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Bad news about health if you live in the city. leicestermercury.co.uk/news/…
'Disastrous' life expectancy figures show gap between city and county

'Disastrous' life expectancy figures show gap between city and county

New data shows residents in the county have a longer healthy life expectancy than the city

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'We’re a deprived area of Leicester that often gets left in the shadows'

'We’re a deprived area of Leicester that often gets left in the shadows'

£20m is set to be spent on the Eyres Monsell estate in Leicester - but where should it go?

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Our #UKSPF funded project, Positive Communities, has now ended. A big thank you to the funders @GOVUK @Leicester_News. Project partners remain committed to working collaboratively and we are actively pursuing new opportunities to support our local communities. #Watchthisspace
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We have launched a @crowdfunderuk campaign to attract support for the proposed #Leicester & #Leicestershire #VCSE #Observatory. Please support this exciting and innovative project. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-leic…
The Leicester & Leicestershire VCSE Observatory

The Leicester & Leicestershire VCSE Observatory

The Leicester & Leics VCSE Observatory is a digital platform to host relevant data & research to improve strategic planning and fundraising.

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A big thank you to Daniel Haslam from @OpenUniversity for joining us today and delivering such an engaging session on exploring partnerships and collaboration. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your insights and expertise ! Heres a short snippet of our morning
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#farnhazabubaker #misbahbatool #zahirulhaque #abdullahlorgat #drsichowdhury #positivecommunities...

A massive thank you to everyone who came to the Positive Communities Partnership Conference at Moat Community College yesterday. It was a truly uplifting and insightful event. A special thanks to...

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