Community Together CIC

🌟 Exciting News from Community Together CIC! 🌟

Our COO will present to Tamworth’s Health and Wellbeing Partnership, sharing the same presentation for the Compassionate Communities UK board on 5th November 2025. This will showcase why it deserves to be a Compassionate Town. 💙

Exciting news! Steve’s Men’s Shed Project is arriving in Tamworth in early 2026, offering a space for men to connect, share skills, and support mental health.
We need your help to prepare the space! We're looking for donations of tools, furniture, kettles, and more, or you can volunteer your time.

🌟 Empowering Futures! 🌟 Thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Community Together CIC, backed by The National Lottery Community Fund. Alongside local charities, we're boosting resilience in Tamworth with training, support, and events. 💪 “My daughter’s confidence has soared!” – Home-Start Parent

🚐✨ Betty’s Community Transport, active since October 1st, 2025, helps 18 people with medical appointments. 💙 Feedback: “Loved the service!” – Val & Donna; “Affordable, eased transport worries.” – Robert. ✅ Punctuality: Excellent ✅ Comfort & Safety: Assured ✅ Highly Satisfied. See Poster

🌿 Exciting news from Community Together CIC! Our Social Prescribing Team is improving health in Tamworth. 💚 From April to September, we assisted 585 people in collaboration with GPs and VCSE partners, achieving a 16.3% increase in wellbeing scores and a 63% reduction in GP visits. #Tamworth

Victorian Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop! Craft a wreath while supporting Community Together CIC. Tickets are £12.50, including Prosecco on arrival, mulled wine, festive music, and all supplies. Starts at 6:00 pm. Book now! #HolidayCrafts #CommunitySupport

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🚐Betty’s Community Transport! 🚐 Need a ride to your medical appointment? We offer safe, budget-friendly, reliable service. FREEPHONE: 0808 175 4041. Book: First-timers get registration help; pre-payment required. link here: www.newsletterwidget.online/betty-s-comm...

!Fun Fact!

Our COO, Lee Bates BEM, DL, writes a monthly blog offering

📝 Strategic insights
👀 Frontline perspectives
💬 Candid reflections on VCSE challenges

His latest post is a must-read: "The Pros and Cons of AI in the UK VCSE Sector."

www.chief-operating-officer-blog.org/2727874_the-...

Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, trivia, and a dazzling Michael Jackson Tribute! 🎶✨ Every ticket supports essential community services like our café and helpline. Prizes and a raffle await! Be part of this special event at Hogarths Pub, 24th Oct 2025. 🌟 #CommunitySpirit #MJTribute

💜 We need your support! 💜 Community Together CIC seeks donations for raffle and bingo prizes to fund vital services like 🌈 Helping Hand Café, 📝 Form Filling, 📞 Befriending Line, and 👥 Drop-in Support. 🎁 Donate at the Café, Offa House, Tamworth B79 7RE or 📞 call 0808 175 4041. #CommunitySupport

✨ New Read Alert! ✨
Curious about leadership, strategy, and community impact? 🧐
Check out our Chief Operating Officer’s Blog 👉 www.chief-operating-officer-blog.org
Quick and insightful — perfect for your next coffee break ☕📖 @followers @topfans

🚐 Exciting news! Betty's Community Transport is now open for bookings, supporting locals with hospital travel. Book online before October 1, 2025, or call 0808 175 4041 from October 1, 2025. Secure payment required. Enjoy friendly, reliable service with trained, DBS-checked staff.

🌟 Big News! Our revamped website is live! 🌟

Hey everyone! Community Together CIC now has a fresh site tailored for you.

WWW.COMMUNITYTOGETHERCIC.ORG.UK

Sleek, user-friendly design
Detailed service info: NHS Social Prescribing, Community Café, etc
New Community Directory for local/national support

🚐💙 Become a Volunteer! 💙🚐 We're seeking compassionate individuals eager to impact lives positively. Help us provide comforting transport to day activities and hospital visits, ensuring every journey is memorable. 🌟 Join Community Together CIC, an award-winning service! 💜 #Volunteer #CommunityImpact

❄️💙 You're Invited to the Winter Wellness Event! 💙❄️

Join us at Ankerside Shopping Centre on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, from 10am to 2pm.

Learn how to stay healthy and warm this winter with access to vaccinations, energy tips, budget advice, GP info, and community spaces.

🚍✨ Launching October 2025 – Betty’s Community Transport Program ✨

Details will be shared in October 2025. It’s about community, care, and honoring Betty. 💜 #CommunitySupport #InMemoryOfBetty

🌟 We’re Hiring – Future Focus Recovery Worker 🌟

Community Together CIC is excited to be going out to advert for a brand-new role as part of the Future Focus Partnership led by Burton and District Mind.

See advert below

🎉🍻 WE DID IT! 🍻🎉

1,000 beer mats promoting our “We Are Tamworth 2 – Unity Through Sport” video have now been distributed across Tamworth! 🙌⚽🏉🏏

A massive thank you to our first supporters:
👉 Tamworth TAP
👉 The Phoenix
👉 The Old Stone Cross
👉 The Penny Black
👉 Bonds
👉 Weatherspoons

💼 Tamworth Jobs Fair 2025 💼 SAVE THE DATE!

Looking for work, training, or new opportunities? Come along to the Tamworth Jobs Fair and take the next step in your career journey! 🚀

PROUD SPONSORS 4th YEAR!

🎉 PUB SPOTLIGHT 6 🎉

🍻 A HUGE thank you to WEATHERSPOONS BOLBRIDGE for supporting our We Are Tamworth 2 – Unity Through Sport campaign!

📲 Look out for our special beer mats in your local!

👉 Scan the QR code to watch a short video featuring 13 amazing grassroots sports

Men's Mental Health Matters! 🔨 REPAIR • CREATE • BUILD 🔨

Momentum is building and interest is growing for an exciting new opportunity – Steve’s Men’s Shed 💙

📅 Thursday 4th September
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2NE

🍻 1,000 Beer Matts Challenge – Tamworth! 🏃♂️⚽💬

We’re on a mission to spread a powerful message across Tamworth… that sport brings people together. 💛

As part of our ‘We Are Tamworth Part 2 – Unity Through Sport’ campaign, we’ve launched the 1,000 Beer Matts Challenge — placing beer matts in pubs

We are Tamworth 2 - Unity Through Sport' See the full premier of the video as attendees would have seen it on the BIG SCREEN here!

Click Link Here:

youtu.be/nOgFCWlK9yQ

🚀 LAUNCHING MONDAY! 🚀

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Neurodivergent Employment Support Group, starting Monday 30th June 2025 at St Andrews Methodist Community Church, Thackery Drive, B79 8HY.

🌟 Exciting News🌟

On Tuesday, our Board came together for its regular meeting and delighted to announce approval of two fantastic new members joining the Community Together CIC family

Our first announcement is appointment of Jamila Khalfan,who brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team

🌟 Fundraise for Us – Help Keep Our Community Thriving! 🌟

📞 Can you help? Get in touch:
📱 0808 175 4041
📧 lee@communitytogethercic.org

Together, we can make a real difference. 💪
#FundraiseForUs #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeThrive #CommunityTogetherCIC

Your support powers our nonprofit! Every bit helps. Tap the QR to donate. #CommunitySupport #DonateNow

Every service we deliver is powered by people, passion and public support

🌟 Disability Awareness Week | 16–22 June 🌟
Theme: Do You See Me?

At Community Together CIC, we proudly stand alongside our Learning Disability (LD) community not just this week—but every week.

🧡 Refugee Week 2025 – Celebrating Together 🧡

This year, as part of Refugee Week, we're proud to be working alongside the amazing team at Tamworth Castle and hosting a series of events to highlight, honour, and celebrate the incredible contributions of people seeking safety in our community.