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Thinking Big Community Interest Company

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

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Yasmin Zaman - The Portable Guru

yasmin zaman - the portable guru

For 20 years I’ve dedicated my life to inspiring others by teaching the self-awareness and self-care practices of connecting to the body and mind through various styles of yoga, mindfulness meditation, physical activity & trauma sensitive approaches to healing and recovery. My own life, and decades of working with diverse groups of people all over the world, taught me that when we take good care of ourselves, we value and appreciate others, and forge a better connection with the natural world on which we depend. My Bio includes more on my background, training, research papers and publications About four decades ago, yoga originally began as a way to care for my sore bones and tender tissues traumatized by a childhood fall, taught by a specialist teacher, practising what was then known as remedial yoga, today commonly referred to as yoga therapy. I know, without a doubt, that yoga and mindfulness meditation can heal the body, centre and focus the mind and restore sagging spirits. But being human and subject to the pressures of life, I didn’t always listen! Insecurity had me chasing a career: from teaching to working my way to senior roles alongside the great and the good in global Public Relations and communications for various not-for-profits and humanitarian organisations. The stress levels were stratospheric though it provided a dubious kind of glamour! Then one day I was diagnosed with a TIA (a stroke). And I listened. You don’t have to go through the same! Today, my work is varied: working therapeutically with patients referred for psychiatric care in a team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and others; to teaching mindfulness-based and yoga classes & courses to the public who come in all shapes, colours and sizes. I am also interested in healing traditions from other cultures as a pathway to wholeness, e.g., shamanism. It’s been my privilege to lead programmes in partnership with local government agencies, GPs, academics, schools and corporate organisations to support everyone from children, young adults, working people, stressed, anxious and clinically depressed people, & those suffering with trauma diagnoses to learn ways to restore their wellbeing with skills and knowledge with an evidence base in science, mindfulness and yoga-based traditions. I have enhanced DBS and teach either group or one-to-one sessions online or in person: Weekly group yoga and mindfulness-based meditation classes (online & in person) One-to-one sessions and courses (online & in person) Yoga and mindfulness courses & workshops for all levels (dates to be confirmed) A blog and social media posts to inspire and provide resources to oil the wheels of your week (irregular!) A few retreats a year where you can immerse yourself in learning body wisdom and mind craft among kind, friendly and welcoming groups of like-souled people. In my free time I enjoy travel or watching travel documentaries, learning languages, walks with Mother Nature, the gym (not really but I do resistance exercise), music, art and dancing – Argentine tango and historical dances from the Baroque and Regency periods with the Winchester Baroque Dancers and Duke of Wellington’s Dancers. I am a Jane Austen superfan or Janeite and appear in a BBC documentary commemorating 200 years of her death in 2017! I have twin nephews and a niece, who all started practising yoga while very young. I’m hoping to add a rescue pug to the family very soon.

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Cultivating Learning and Nature CIC

cultivating learning and nature cic

We are passionate about enaging people of all ages in ecological issues, natural history and wildlife. We run Community Events such as Moth Breakfasts (opposite) and Community Mothing and have run courses for schools, youth groups, community organisations and home schoolers. We have a multitude of illustrated talks which have gone down a storm at local gardening clubs and Women’s Institutes. We even appeared as a guest lecturer at Birmingham University – examples are listed here The Nomadic Museum of Natural History is a combination of street theatre and education tool. Formulated out of an idea of a ‘Cabinet of Curiosity’ and the plethora of natural history items in our house it slowly became a 1m long transportable natural history museum. We have since taken in all over the country to festivals, events and private functions. For more detail click here Environmental Consultancy Our resident ecologist Tim has carried out a wide number of projects over the years. Primarily a botanist he has developed skills as an all round naturalist. He has been commissioned on work involving Newt and reptile relocation and survey work at Moredon Park, Swindon Bat monitoring on the Bats in Churches project, Herefordshire Meadow restoration projects in Peterchurch, Herefordshire Badger mitigation work at Snodhill Castle, Herefordshire A summary of his skills is available here Teaching Trees For over 20 years, Teaching Trees been connecting schools with local woodlands across England and Wales. We have been employed to run the programme for Herefordshire and Worcestershire which we have done since 2017. It is funded by the Royal Forestry Society and aims to connect children to woodlands and get them to understand the trees, wildlife and production of timber that are essential for all our health. For more details please visit their website. Traditional Crafts We can offer a range of traditional and modern crafts. However we are experts at introducing people to Wool craft and tour the country as the Woolly Circus. All aspects of wool are covered: wet felting, needle felting, weaving, spinning and preperarion of fleeces. We also offer Green Woodworking courses which include Whittling to make spoons and other items from greenwood with axe, knife and crook knife. We are adept at many crafts and in the past have run workshops in knotwork, origami, willow weaving, pewter smithing with cuttlefish, sewing, leatherwork, stone age craft, decoupage and home made toileteries. We are available to run craft activities at festivals, events, parties and groups. Past events we have run workshops at have been: Green Man Festival Folk by the Oak Festival Larmer Tree Frestival Lakefest Spring Greens Hellens Manor The Big Skill Community Christmas Wreath Making in Peterchurch Christmas Fairs and school events Stag and Hen dos Gardening We take a holistic view to gardening with looking and observing wildlife being key to what we do. ClaN have helped to deliver gardening in schools as well as offering advice and design Our resident ecologist, Tim, can help you run a bioblitz in your garden or grounds to see what unexpected creatures you can find We also offer evening moth surveys or moth breakfasts. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover some of the wonderful moths we have in this country….prepare to be amazed!

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The Smb Group

the smb group

Coalville

The SMB Group is formed of three campuses across Leicestershire - Stephenson, Melton and Brooksby - providing specialist Further and Higher Education and Apprenticeship courses. Our purpose is to improve opportunities for our students, underpinned by a commitment to excellence, innovation and inclusion. Our aim is to create a first-class College Group, which speaks with one powerful and strategic voice, retaining deep roots in the local communities it serves. This combination of local access to skills development within a strategic regional framework is at the heart of what we do. The positive culture of the merged colleges builds upon strong and effective collaboration with all key stakeholders, including local authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships, schools, universities, employers and community groups. SMB Group works closely with industry partners to ensure it provides the skills needed now and for the future. Our students access high-quality learning and teaching in some excellent facilities with industry-standard resources and exceptional staff. This supports each student to achieve their full potential and contribute to sustainable economic growth and a thriving community. By working together, SMB Group delivers an accessible and coherent curriculum to support the development of skills using an efficient and financially sustainable model, demonstrating positive outcomes for students.

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Hoxton Trust(the)

hoxton trust(the)

London

The Hoxton Trust exists to make the area of Hoxton and Shoreditch a better place for everyone who lives or works there. We do this by supporting those most economically and socially disadvantaged with opportunities to build their levels of skills, knowledge and confidence; by providing free legal advice and assistance to those without the means to otherwise obtain it; and by managing and maintaining a community garden for the health, wellbeing and general enjoyment of everyone. We also help organisations with similar aims to ours by hosting them free of charge or at a discounted rent in our building at 156 Hoxton Street. Currently, we host a drug and alcohol rehabilitation service, a charity committed to ending female genital mutilation (FGM) and a local group, Calibre Minds, that works to support teenage boys by providing them with training in practical skills like joinery, plumbing and electrics. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee that invests in local people and local projects to build community pride. We are run by a Board of Trustees, made up of residents and members of groups interested in the work of the Trust. The day to day running of the Trust is carried out by the Executive Director.

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Co-Creative Coaching Ltd

co-creative coaching ltd

Stroud

I am Graeme Summers - coach, trainer and author. I help people adventure into their personal and professional development.For a video introduction of Co-creative TA and some exciting news - see here. For a video introduction to ego states see here. Please like, share or comment to spread the word.I work for a number of organisations in a freelance capacity including London Business School. I have almost 40 years experience of training and coaching individuals and groups in a variety of contexts including voluntary, statutory and corporate organisations.Prior to coaching I worked as a Transactional Analysis psychotherapist and was Director of Training for the Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute (Edinburgh). This has given me a deep psychological understanding that underpins my approach to coaching and training. My book “Co-creative Transactional Analysis” (co-authored with Professor Keith Tudor) has been endorsed by leading thinkers at Ashridge Business School, London Business School and INSEAD.Co-creative Transactional Analysis is therefore the theoretical and practical foundation for my work. In conjunction with my collegial and professional networks, it supports and challenges me to support and challenge others effectively.Feel free to explore this website and download articles. Contact me directly for a confidential, informal discussion about what you need and how I can help

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Popin Children's Centre (Lark) 01752 313293

popin children's centre (lark) 01752 313293

Plymouth

Popin Children's Centre is here to support Parents/Carers with children up to the age of 4 years old. Our team of friendly staff can help and support you with any concerns you may have. Some examples of what we can offer help on include; Financial Support / Benefit Take up Housing Concerns around child's behavior/development Breastfeeding / Latch On / Weaning / Healthy Eating / Weight / Dental Health Access to Nursery settings for your child and eligibility for free childcare for 2 year olds Wanting to go back to work / training / volunteering Support to Quit Smoking Access to Healthy Start Vitamins Access to Ante-Natal Programmes & Post-Natal Support If you are worried about anything else that we have not mention here or on our website please feel free to contact us to discuss any issues further. We are based alongside LARK Children's Centre at The Sure Start Shop here at The Beacon, Lark Hill, Plymouth, PL2 2LL. Here we will be able to give you all the information you need on the 1:1 services we offer and the different groups we have running, as well as much more. If we are unable to help ourselves for any reason we also have information on other agencies who can help you.

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Strength and Soul

strength and soul

We believe you can recover from your injury or illness despite being told otherwise. We believe when your pain is gone, you have a future full of possibility. WHY? BECAUSE WE’VE DONE IT OURSELVES BUT – It takes more than regular exercise and clean eating to be truly healthy. Taking charge of your health and lifestyle means making changes, some changes may be permanent, others are temporary. Ayurveda has a great phrase ‘like attracts like and opposites balance’ when we do too much of one thing it can lead us down the path of disease, introduce the opposite (often the things we don’t want to do) and we create balance and true health. I’m not here to count calories, make you run every day and guarantee you a six-pack. I am here to focus on your health. I won’t focus on the physical appearance but investigate what’s going on under the skin, the parts you don’t see. I investigate how your digestive system is functioning for your body to absorb the nutrients from your food and build your tissues. I look at the root cause and uncover those symptoms that may have been around for so long that it becomes normal. JOANN BUCHAN – Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher, therapist. Fractured her coccyx in primary school, had hip surgery at the age of 30, lost her Mum to cancer at the age of 18 and dealt with stress, hair loss and hormone imbalances choosing the route of Ayurveda and yoga to overcome these naturally and have daily tools to cope. KEVIN BUCHAN- Injury-prone retired Rugby player, who has injured pretty much everything from head to toe. After retiring from sport, he suffered depression and a loss of identity alongside the pain that various injuries bring. Kev uses his experience in sport, injury and multiple modalities to give you the best chance of recovery. You can find more about Kev over here at RAPTOR. ARE YOU READY TO DO WHAT IT TAKES? You’re in the right place. I believe a truly healthy lifestyle should be sustainable. It shouldn’t be something you ‘get back into’ or ‘start’ it’s part of your every day, it’s part of you. JOANN BUCHAN Wife, Boss, Nature Lover Favourite Quote “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live” The truth is . . . There is no one size fits or all quick fix; YOU ARE UNIQUE and have your own unique story. Your diet and lifestyle should reflect that. Are you? In physical pain – hip, lower back, joint pain? Are you doing what you perceive to be all the right things but still not feeling your best? Confused about what you should be eating? Always taking the latest supplement or health food? Overworking, over-exercising or overeating? Signs are showing up – digestive symptoms, hormonal imbalances, tiredness You’re in the right place. I’ve been there, feeling like I was making changes and doing everything I was supposed to be doing, but something was missing, I felt alone, unhappy and in pain. I had surgery on my hip at the age of 30 and expected everything to be perfect after that. Surgery would be the answer to all my pain. I was entirely unprepared for the length of the recovery, mental struggle and frustrations of not being able to do what I had previously done. I still felt so exhausted and still in pain. I discovered something unique; How often have you said, “I’m getting there”? Where are you going? There is no there. You are already there, whatever that step of the journey is for you. There will always be a next step and a next step, a different season of the environment or season in our lives. We will always need to learn to adapt, change, and grow. It’s in our nature as humans to grow and evolve. I’ve been around the world, learning from some of the most innovative thinkers, teachers and healers. Soaking up their wisdom and applying it to my injuries and imbalances as well as helping my clients. I’ve worked in my private practice for seven years as well as delivering programs in schools, corporate, taught workshops. QUALIFICATIONS & Professional Development Ayurveda Lifestyle & Nutrition Diploma with Ayurveda Institute UK (pass with distinction) Ayurveda Institute UK, 700 hours of training plus additional study Ayurveda Practitioner with Ayurveda Institute UK (pass with distinction) Intensive, advanced course with Ayurveda Institute UK, 18 months of study with over 1000 hours of training and study Yoga Teacher 200hr and currently studying towards 500hr Pre and Postnatal Yoga Training with Katy Appleton, Apple Yoga, London – 95hr KCR training to Master Level, plus an additional 300hr training under the founder Hugh Gilbert PT (only 3 people in the world trained directly under Hugh Gilbert) BDES (Hons) Design Futures, Napier University PGDE Secondary Education, Technological Education – with Distinction, University of Edinburgh, Moray House School of Education (2009) 15+ Years in Education including primary school, secondary school teacher, delivering CPD to primary and secondary school teachers, teaching and leading community education groups, qualified swimming teacher. Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) Level 1, 2, 3 (2013) KCR Masterclass – Hawaii (2018) Connective Tissue Release (CTR) Level 1, 2 (2014) KCR Teacher Training| Teaching assistant 300hr Women’s Health (May 2016) Reiki Level 1, 2 – Channeling Love 200hr Yoga Teacher – Yoga Arts, Bali 2014 Pre + Postnatal Yoga 95hr | Katy Appleton, Apple Yoga, London Yoga for Trauma and Self Regulation | Hala Khouri Yoga workshops with Kathryn Budig, Simon Borg Olivier, Chelsey Korus

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Nancy Keen

nancy keen

Does the thought of giving birth make you quake? Have you considered a caesarean because it seems like a simpler way? Are you bombarded by horror stories about birth? If so, you are NOT alone!  These are some of the things that I've seen and heard over the years that I've been teaching, and I thought them too! There IS a way to prepare for a positive birth, and it's not all woo woo and weird. It's based in physiology (how the body works) and psychology (how the mind works). Put those together and you've got the basis of hypnobirthing. Many think that hypnobirthing is simply controlled breathing and some pictures of roses, but is is so much more. . . and you learn why breathing and pictures are helpful too.  Not only do you learn about the techniques you learn how to navigate the maternity systems that are in your area, and how to get the best birth with the resources available.  In my courses you will learn: * physiology of birth - how the body works in labour and birth * hypnotherapy for birth - releasing fears and building confidence * techniques for birth - breathing and practical applications * birth positions - why different postures matter * birth partners - how to be an amazing birth partner * the system - how to understand and navigate the maternity system in your area * labour and birth - what it looks like, feels like and when to use the techniques your used * place of birth - where can you have your baby? What options do you have? And much, much more. You have options of online, in person, group and private courses. Groups are kept small so that you can have as personalised experience as possible. Private classes are bespoke to you, with options for times, dates, location and content. With nearly 20 years experience of teaching hypnobirthing to parents, midwives, obstetricians and mentoring, I have the knowledge and experience to help you to have a wonderful birth. Whether this is your first or tenth baby, whether you're planning a home birth or a caesarean, I have the tools to help YOU.  This is the gift that you can give your baby before they are born, and in doing so, you will give yourself the gift of stepping into parenthood calmly, confidently and happily!

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Remember The 400 Uk

remember the 400 uk

Bradford

Remember The 400 Foundation is a non-profit corporation. We are a global organization, in the US, UK, and Canada, that aims to bring together individuals and like-minded organizations. We are dedicated to positively impacting efforts to heal the racial divide on a regional and international level... e Mission: Remember the 400’s mission is to empower our youth to tell the true story of the atrocities of Black Lives and our contributions globally; and to affect positive change in economic, equality and social justice where the descendants of the children of slavery reside today. Vision Our vision is that of an equitable society. One that fosters awareness and understanding amongst all racial/ethnic groups; and one that can provide the descendants of the Children of Slavery with the necessary tools, support, and foundation needed not only to thrive but to begin the process of healing the racial divide. Values Our obligation is to celebrate the achievements of the Children of Slavery and their descendants while setting the stage to move forward and towards racial tolerance and reconciliation by upholding the following values: Education: to bring about awareness of the identity, atrocities, and contributions of the Children of Slavery. Commitment: to healing the racial divide by cultivating economic empowerment, respect of families and personal integrity. Service to Others: lead, partner, or participate with community organizers, programs or events that serve to enhance the experience of our youth and promote equality and social justice. Leadership: inspiring the vision and setting the direction forward. Citizenship: fostering the precepts of respect and the rights and privileges of all cultures within society.

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