Getting started

Information to help get a new project started from first ideas to setting up a charity or community group (English and Welsh are available).

If your group would like help or further information please contact one of the team below.

Alyx Baharie – Development Officer / Compact

Tel: 01792-544005 / Email: [email protected]

Karen Procter - Development Officer / Wellbeing Social Enterprise Support Officer

Tel: 01792 544023 / Email: [email protected]

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