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You said:

More investment needs to be made to make our community feel inclusive and one to be excited to be part of. 

We did:

When Hollie moved into her SNG home in Mount Wise, Plymouth, the local neighbourhood centre was quiet and run-down. Today, it’s buzzing with life - and her family is right at the heart of it. 

Thanks to SNG’s partnership with Zebra Collective, the centre now hosts youth clubs, family sessions, and skills training six days a week. Hollie’s three children love the Junior Youth Club, and her eldest, Keeli, has gone from attending the teen club to volunteering at events and summer trips. She now dreams of becoming a youth worker. 

It’s not just about activities - SNG’s Match My Project helped fund new loft insulation and doors for the centre, and we’re working on toddler groups, parenting classes, and healthy eating sessions to support local families even more. 

There’s fun too: Hollie and her partner danced the night away at a Reggae Night fundraiser, while Shea joined a youth camping trip. These moments show what community spirit looks like when people come together. 

Debbie Freeman, Zebra' Community Work Lead, says, 

"SNG's contribution to our efforts has been invaluable -and exceptional: they've been tireless, strategic, consistent and friendly, and have contributed in several distinct ways to our community and youth work developments. What began with SNG community investment and partnership funding, to Match My Project, employment and skills, to iWill, SNG’s work has transformed opportunities for families in Plymouth."

You said:

Customers Sandra and Dan, who is partially sighted, wanted help meeting neighbours, finding local activities like Tai Chi and walking group, as well as accessing support from local services.

We did:

• Created ways to connect: Four Greens Community Trust promoted Community Cuppa sessions, so new customers felt welcome.
• Offered tailored referrals: They were directly linked to Elder Tree (Tai Chi) and Improving Lives Plymouth (walking groups). 
• Provided accessible support: Dan was connected with Sensory Solutions for sight‑loss services.

Sandra and Dan are no longer "the new couple from Surrey" - they are active members of the New Friar Court community. By attending the monthly meetings, they have built a local support network, increased their confidence in accessing city-wide services, and are currently on the guest list for local fitness sessions.

This work is delivered through the Plymouth Ageing Well partnership, led by Four Greens Community Trust. As a founding member, we’re committed to helping residents stay connected, active and supported.

“On each occasion you have always told us that we can come and ask you about anything, and we have and you have helped us. That is really reassuring for us.” — Dan