The Washington Group CIC
We are a unique organisation in that we support the development of the civil sector to increase capacity and impact . We offer community led, time limited interventions, which include social action, research, training and events, that in turn support and develop communities.
We’ve signed the #iWill Pledge
We pledge to:
- Promote the link between youth social action and employability.
- Embed social action into our training and apprenticeship schemes.
- Communicate the benefits of youth social action to our employees and encourage them to volunteer in support of it.
- Develop new, youth-friendly social action opportunities.
- Promote and celebrate the positive role young people can play through social action.
- Ensure young people have a voice and are represented in decision-making.
Click here to view our pledge and find out more information.
Social Action Projects
To work together with key stakeholders to support organisations and individuals to bring about social change for the benefit of their communites of need, interest and geography. We will provide opportunities in accessing capacity support, funding and training to support communities.
Research & Consultancy
Our research aims to apply mixed methodological approaches to evaluate, measure and review areas of community engagement, learning and development. Our approach intends to incorporate participatory research methods, developing a community of practice, alongside implementing evidence based praxis which supports our ethos of social mobility and co-production.
Education & Learning
To provide learning and training opportunities to all members of the community to improve their well-being. We will support growth, development and toolkits for continued success. This will include formal training opportunities with nationally recognised qualifications, voluntary or work based experience and employability skills inc confidence. We will provide self-help sessions to address specific needs.
Community Events
Evidence based research shows that targeted community events such as International Women’s Day and the Community Big Lunch create greater community cohesion and community sustainability through co design approaches.
Meet The Washington Group
Deborah Terras
Director
Sue Littlefair
Director
Peter Crossley
Director
Shughie Morrision
Director
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Fylde Coast’s International Men’s Day
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LGBTQ+ accredited Level 3 course
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International Mens Day Event 2019
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Impact of the Fylde Coast International Women’s Day Festival is clear – women are empowered to take on the challenge.
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We are thrilled to have received funding for @IWDfestival2020 to support young women across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. @Lancsfoundation 👏👏👍Thank you
Grassroots groups working in Lancashire will get much-needed grants worth more than £70,000 to help support local women and girls facing a range of challenges ✏️➡️ https://t.co/c5qI2jxi2D
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