We’re here to give you a helping hand…
Find out more about the services available from our Community Investment Team
Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes and Great Places’ Community Investment Team has a range of services to help our customers become more independent and financially resilient.
As a result of the joining together of Equity and Great Places we have an even better variety of support available for customers – from money management advice, to employment and skills opportunities, all aimed at helping customers to become more independent and financially resilient.
Within the team there are specialist Employability Coaches who can offer help and support to customers on their journey into finding work. They provide practical advice, tips and information and help customers with CV building, interview practice and techniques, job searches, applications and general careers advice. They can also support customers with interview clothing, travel expenses and work tools or equipment. They’re also on hand to help customers who start employment navigate and adjust to working life.
We also provide a Tenancy Sustainment Service, aimed at helping customers to sustain their tenancies and to become more independent. They can help with managing finances or support with managing their home. We also offer a range of support for customers who may be experiencing difficulty with access to basic essentials, such as food. We work with a range of partner organisations across all our regions who operate food banks or food pantries that stock everyday essentials and can refer customers who may benefit from this service.
We’ve teamed up with National Energy Action (NEA) and through this partnership we can support customers who may need emergency fuel top-ups as well as help and support to find the best energy deal.
For those customers who may be struggling to furnish their home with basic, essential items, we also have a range of partners across our regions who can provide furniture at a discounted rate. We’ve put together a full list of the services we provide and our partnership organisations from across our regions. To find out more about what support is available in your area please contact your Neighbourhood Services Manager, alternatively you can visit our website or email community.investment@greatplaces.org.uk for more information.