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
Jake Adams
Director
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Fylde Coast IWD 2022
On the 5th March 22 The Washington Group held the 4th International Women's Day Festival at recently rated Ofsted outstanding, Blackpool 6th Form. College. The event was sponsored by The Mina Group, Beaverbrooks, Wyre and Fylde council, BIU, Blackpool...
Blackpool’s young women are shaping the future at Blackpool’s International Women’s Day Festival 2022
Each year The Washington Group, co designs the Fylde Coast International Women’s Day Festival, working in partnership with key stakeholders and female role models, and most importantly, pupils from schools across the region, to celebrate,...
IMD 2021 – What is masculinity?
Saturday 20th November 2021 brought together over 45 young people, teachers, community workers, practitioners and organisations to celebrate and support International Men’s Day. The event was chaired by Mike Crowther Empowerment CEO and include workshops...
TWG’s International Men’s Day 2021 supported by sponsorship from Blackpool Transport
TWG's International Men’s Day 2021 supported by sponsorship from Blackpool Transport will be held virtually on Saturday 20th of November. The three core themes for International Men's Day in the UK 2021 are: Making a positive difference to the...
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For #iwd23 Fylde Coast, If you wish your group activity, show, play, event to be listed on the calendar, please complete this form https://forms.office.com/e/CvWtbE8b0D by Friday 27th Jan 2023. The calendar will be shared & offer a direct link for people to access Fylde coast events. Thank you
Great write up and support for @Pride_BPL_2022 and #BPLYouthPride Recognition for young people who have led on the planning and design and will Compere for the Festival #synergy @SSABlackpool @LGBTOutnAbout @vixgale @s_cheston @Debbieterras @BAESystemsInc
Blackpool staging bigger and better Winter Pride festival in February https://trib.al/pSaL2E5
Great day @Debbieterras thanks as ever for your professional support of us all & @Grand_Theatre https://twitter.com/twguk/status/1615742552585523204
@Grand_Theatre thank you for inviting @twguk to deliver your safeguarding training to the team! What a fantastic day, every credit to the professionalism &approach from the full team in your commitment to safeguarding your audiences, youth/adult groups &volunteers. @CelineHWyatt
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