Our Services

Compass Wellbeing supports delivery across other organisations by providing project management resources, tools, and techniques.

How we can support you

We work with marginalised groups including those people who are affected by mental health problems and those who do not have the same opportunities as others. We offer a programme of support for a range of organisations including small or very small groups/ charities so that they can continue, in turn, to support the communities with which they work into the future.

Many small charities and groups of volunteers provide an essential support service to discreet local populations. Such groups operate at the grass roots of our society and struggle for support, both financial and in kind, often serving populations within BAME communities or which are vulnerable, socially isolated and disconnected such as those with enduring mental health problems or support needs.

If you are a community-based charity or group based in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Luton, Bedford or Central Bedfordshire and would be interested in the support of the Compass Wellbeing team to submit funding applications contact us. We would be keen to discuss how we can support you to navigate processes, understand eligibility criteria and make submissions
We offer the use of meeting room facilities at our office in Whitechapel on an ad hoc basis free to small community groups. Contact us (using the form here) to discuss the opportunity and the options available
We are surveying local community groups and charities in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Luton, Bedford or Central Bedfordshire to find out how we might be able to support you by providing access to the training your staff or volunteers need to meet the governance standards required by procurement processes.

Contact us by completing the enquiry form here.

Voluntary and Community Sector Resilience

Local and national VCSEs

We work with local and national VCSEs in building their resilience by providing bespoke support that aims to tackle continuing challenges faced within the Third Sector environment.

Our understanding of the challenges charities experience allows us to work with them by providing support including:

Human Resources: Creating online HR system to manage day to day business
ICT infrastructure: Supporting the development of IT systems
Project management: A holistic approach to project management ranging from administrative functions to advice and capacity development
Corporate and financial governance: Assisting in developing the governance that underpin the small organisation vision and values

Some of our clients have been supported to create governance structures, develop an income strategy and write/ edit bids.

Click here to find out more about the support we offer to VCSEs.

Project
Management

Compass Wellbeing, as a health-oriented community interest company, has a focus on tackling health and social inequalities and benefiting the local community. We are a ‘not for profit’ social enterprise that invests our resources in to training, resilience building and enhancing the voice of our local communities.

Compass Wellbeing has strong links with the NHS, local authority services and other organisations and has a record of developing and delivering project management services for our partners.

Examples of projects that we are delivering:

An interpreting and translation service
A charitable fund for East London Foundation NHS Trust
Third Sector relationship development
Procurement of posts, programmes and funding opportunities
Service user training and development
Management of medical devices

Examples of projects we have delivered that have contributed to improving services for their users include:

Supporting GP practices with workforce and evaluation programmes
Developing a charitable funds strategy
Developing and introducing a booking system for translation and interpreting services
Sharing our in-house skills (e.g. management, operations, finance, human resources) with small Third Sector organisations. This offer extends to working with them to develop bids for funding (including in partnership with other groups) and the free use of office and meeting room facilities
Supporting an NHS Trust to engage and manage partnership projects with small Third Sector groups
Developing criteria and processes to procure projects/programmes being let to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. We also promoted and co-ordinated tenders and collated and managed responses on behalf of the commissioner
Establishing a straightforward contracting process for microgrants and other community grants schemes
Developing and operationalising systems to provide key worker COVID testing (during the pandemic)

Compass Wellbeing has a stake in the communities in which we operate and always aim to support and deliver genuine contributions to population health outcomes and inequalities.

If you would like to discuss with our senior management team how we may be able to support you in partnership and complement your work contact us by completing the enquiry form here.

A member of the Compass Wellbeing team would be happy to meet you to discuss opportunities.

Funding

Compass Wellbeing is a community interest company with a strategy to improve quality of life, tackle social inequalities, create employment and make a difference to life opportunities in its local communities.

We aim to add value to procurement processes for contracts between statutory organisations (including the NHS) with local VCSEs by applying a straightforward, less bureaucratic approach to contracting that benefits small organisations.

Click here to find out more about latest funding opportunities.

Training & Development Services

Between July 2021 and June 2022 Compass Wellbeing delivered nearly 60 training/ development sessions that received positive feedback. We provided direct support to organisations by reading and advising them on funding applications

At Compass Wellbeing we deliver a range of training and capacity building programmes for VCSE organisations, service users and the local community.

Our training programmes are delivered in partnership with organisations or individuals that have expertise in the field to ensure we provide a quality resource that meets the needs of all participants. Below are some examples of trainings offered:

Community interpreter training for service users
A bespoke training initiative for service users of East London Foundation NHS Trust. A Level 2 and Level 3 course leading to employment opportunities with a local interpreting agency
HR training sessions for VCSE organisations
A series of bitesize seminars for VCSE organisations on key areas of Human Resources including, recruitment processes, managing conflicts and holding difficult conversations, performance management and basic HR functions.
Finance
Setting a project budget to accompany tender submissions.
Social media marketing
A seminar delivered by local experts in the field of Communications and Marketing. VCSEs learn best practice and tips on using social media platforms.

Risk
Defining it, identifying mitigating actions, controls and assurances.
Population Health and inequalities
What is it; what does it mean and what can we do about it?
Social prescribing
what it is; a framework for delivery; how voluntary sector partners can enter the arena; the funding route; how GPs can be approached about this work; myths and top tips; where more information can be found.
Trauma Informed Care Approaches

To find out more about latest trainings offered, email training@compasswellbeing.co.uk or complete the enquiry form here.

Job Opportunities

Compass Wellbeing, as a community interest company, works with individuals, users of mental health services and small community and voluntary groups to share our skills.

We are keen to provide individuals with opportunities to enhance their personal learning and development, their well-being and quality of life so that they are able to present positively in the future job market.

We have a diverse group of staff working as part of the Compass Wellbeing team. As we grow our organisation there are often opportunities for new people to join us. If you are aligned with our vision and have a passion for working in the community.

We also offer opportunities for mental health service users who are looking to develop their career in business administration.

Service users can attend a 6-month placement with our business team to gain first-hand experience in an office environment, and the opportunity to work on various and innovative projects. If you or someone you know is keen to gain some experience contact our team.