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Our Impact Report for 2023/24
This year we have celebrated our uniqueness and our ability to operate as an agile arm of the East London NHS Foundation Trust to tackle the drivers of poor health with the aspiration of reducing inequalities and improving health outcomes.
The report is a deep dive into our journey, full of data, stories, and insights that show our dedication to reducing health inequalities and promoting social justice. You’ll get a glimpse into the challenges we faced, the solutions we came up with, and the wins we’re celebrating.
Impact Revealed: Elevating Children and Young People’s Mental Health through Community Action
In partnership with Compass Wellbeing and North Central and East London (NCEL) CAMHS, a groundbreaking Small Grants Programme was launched in 2022, targeting the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Aimed at bridging gaps in mental health care, this initiative has successfully reached nearly 6,000 children and young people, bringing creative solutions to those often overlooked by traditional services.
Discover the Impact:
Explore how we’ve made a difference in the mental health landscape for children and young people across North Central and East London.
Collaborating for Change: Compass Wellbeing’s Inaugural Impact Report
2022/23 witnessed a remarkable period of growth for our organisation. Through our commitment to supporting grassroots organisations and fostering collaboration with CVS partners, local authorities, and the NHS, we have witnessed the transformative power of working together. Expanding the scope of our support to the VCSE sector, we now reach 16 boroughs in Bedfordshire and North East London, benefitting over three thousand organisations and a population of nearly three and a half million. Additionally, we proudly launched new training programmes to empower more mental health service users, enabling them to build essential skills and confidence for employment success.
Photo: Volunteer Centre Hackney – Sharron Wallace
Compass Wellbeing’s mission is to enhance community wellbeing and tackle social inequalities in the communities we serve. This impact report shows the many ways we put that mission into practice over the last year.
£5,345,872
Worth of projects were commissioned
238
Individual projects & contracts commissioned
275
Face to face meetings with VCSEs
61
New jobs through the CMHT Transformation Programme
Our VCSE alliance building conference
We extend our sincere thanks to all those who contributed to making our conference on 4th July 2023 an overwhelming success. It was truly energising to have the opportunity to bring together community and voluntary sector leaders to strategise and plan towards making a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. The event saw representatives from more than 13 London boroughs and some attendees from Luton – almost 300 registered for the event.
Several organisations showcased their projects during the event and led engaging discussion sessions. Other colleagues showcased the work of their organisations in a ‘marketplace’ that ran throughout the day. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive with over 98% of those surveyed rating the conference positively. Among the highlights of the conference were the population health workshops led by our VCSE partners, which were widely regarded as highly effective.
Our Testimonials
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🌟New Grants Available! 🌟
We're excited to announce grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 to support local community initiatives that make a significant impact. Projects should deliver against the following priorities of Education, Skills and Employment, and Wellbeing.
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Our incredible Community Development Officers attended a remarkable event to honour our wonderful Voluntary and Community Groups and Individuals.
@CompassWB @Mathew_Sheehan1 Very best of luck @Mathew_Sheehan1 - @CompassWB is a great organisation and I know they’re looking forward to your arrival! I’ve had an enjoyable last year as interim CEO.