We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Engaging Communities Southwest (ECSW) Team! The new Paignton Community Hub Advisor post holder will: Be the first point of contact for members of the public visiting Paignton Community Hub (PCH). Provide information and signposting to people seeking help. This could include helping people to complete forms, … Continued
The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network has released its second annual report showcasing an “extraordinary year of community collaboration, impact, and resilience in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges”. Founded by local non-profit organisation Engaging Communities South West, the Network unites voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Torbay … Continued
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Engaging Communities Southwest (ECSW) Team. The new Governance Support Officer post holder will: Provide a high level of confidential support and governance for ECSW Trustees and directly to the Chief Executive (CEO) Manage the delivery of the governance on behalf of the charity and ensure … Continued
A new report aimed at understanding more about local cancer care has found there is a lack of community-based cancer support services in Torbay, particularly peer-based in-person cancer support. In addition, the report highlights that a lack of accessible information and healthcare are issues for local learning disabled communities and communities for whom English is … Continued
We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us and have supported us here at Engaging Communities South West this year, particularly our fantastic volunteers! Please note: our contact centre is closed from 4pm on Monday 23rd … Continued
A special event in Paignton to help provide local people with energy advice and financial support during the coming Winter months has been hailed as a success. Paignton Community Hub, based downstairs at Paignton Library, hosted their ‘Beat the Freeze’ event in partnership with Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network and local non-profit community … Continued
A Torbay community hub is hosting a special event in Paignton next month to help provide local people with energy advice and financial support during the coming Winter months. Paignton Community Hub, based downstairs at Paignton Library, is running the event on Tuesday 26th November from 10am – 2pm, in partnership with Torbay Health and … Continued
Torbay Communities, in partnership with The Torbay Weekly and sponsored by Torbay Health & Wellbeing VCSE Network, are proud to host the Torbay Community Champion Awards on behalf of the Volunteer, Community and Social Enterprise Sector. Please click here to use this form to nominate someone you think deserves one of the awards, which will … Continued
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Engaging Communities Southwest (ECSW) Team to offer Engagement, Evaluation, Communication Support, Digital Support, and Training to the Statutory, Voluntary and Private Sectors. The new Business Development Lead post holder will support, lead, and develop the functions and services of ECSW. This role will be supporting … Continued
A Torbay community hub marking its 2nd anniversary is offering free health checks for local residents in partnership with a local GP Practice. Paignton Community Hub, based at Paignton Library and running since August 2022, is working with a local GP at Paignton’s Corner Place Surgery to offer Torbay residents free health checks, including checking … Continued
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