thinking big community interest company
London
We are a group of individuals from different backgrounds and with a broad range
of experiences. Collectively we have worked in and with statutory services,
private business, charitable and voluntary organisations, and across many
sectors including health and social care, education, heritage and industry. Each
Director brings a rich array of knowledge and perspectives and we are bound by
our common interest in building a fairer society. We like to be creative and to
seek the involvement of others in generating new ideas, both to overcome
existing challenges and in Thinking BIG about new ways to improve experiences
and outcomes. After a number of years of talking about ideas, we decided it was
time to take action. We looked at different models for forming a charitable,
not-for-profit organisation, and took advice from some who had gone before us in
this sector. As a result, we formed Thinking BIG as a Community Interest
Company, dedicated to engaging in training, and projects with individuals,
groups and organisations, in pursuit of the overarching aim - to promote social
inclusion, opportunity and wellbeing, by making a positive difference to
services and people's lives through meaningful training and community
engagement. There are no share holders, no dividends and no spurious expenses.
Any funds raised are put entirely into the running of projects for the benefit
of the community. As for the name, we asked the people we work with what words
they thought captured what we do. We want people to Think BIG when considering
new projects and activities, not to be limited by what is already out there. A
little imagination and passion goes a long way, and we're on an exciting
journey. We have experience of achieving outstanding outcomes, both with
organisations, and with individuals. Our training is designed, delivered,
evaluated and quality assured, with organisations benefiting from improved
employee ability, confidence, performance and wellbeing. Our community projects
have made a positive difference to people's lives, and include collaborations
with The National Lottery Community Fund, the Police and Crime Commissioners for
West and South Yorkshire and their Violence Reduction Units, Menston Parish
Council, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Kirklees Council, Barnsley
Metropolitan Borough Council, and Yorkshire Mentoring. Our Story Our aim is to
promote social inclusion, opportunity and wellbeing by Thinking BIG. To achieve
this, our vision is to facilitate positive experiences, progress and sustainable
outcomes; empowering people through education, training, skills-building and
having a collective voice in shaping future services and lives. Much of our work
is with individuals and groups who face barriers to inclusion, opportunity
and/or wellbeing, and others who can support these very people. Children and
adults can be vulnerable or disadvantaged by many factors including
disabilities, ill-health, poverty, abuse, isolation, marginalisation or being in
care. They can also find it difficult to keep themselves and others healthy and
safe, or to access opportunities, services or employment, as a result of missing
out on appropriate education, training or support. We can help to achieve goals
and aspirations which improve lives. Others who support vulnerable people
include families, friends, carers, schools, and involved or potentially
supportive professionals, volunteers and services. These people can also face
challenges which need to be recognised and addressed and they can be empowered
in their roles through dedicated support and training. By choosing to use our
training services for their teams, organisations can benefit from outstanding
workforce development whilst simultaneously supporting their communities, as
money raised is invested back into meaningful activities and projects
