At Connect Community Trust, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through a diverse range of services, including welfare rights, employability services, training (both accredited and non-accredited), health and wellbeing activities, youth work, education, and advocacy. Our mission is to promote financial inclusion, break the cycle of poverty, and foster community engagement.
We equip individuals with essential skills and resources, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. With a strong commitment to diversity and equality, we create safe spaces for personal growth and collaboration. Together, we strive for a brighter future for all.
Foundation of Our Work
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To empower individuals and communities by providing comprehensive training, targeted support services, and essential resources that enhance employability and foster a sense of belonging.
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A community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive through personal development, inclusive support, and meaningful connections.
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Empowerment: We empower individuals to take ownership of their futures and navigate their paths to success.
Inclusivity: We champion diversity and cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included.
Collaboration: We forge strategic partnerships with stakeholders to drive collective impact and achieve shared goals.
Integrity: We commit to transparency and accountability in all our operations, ensuring trust and credibility in our actions.
Our Services
Employability Support
We offer robust employability training programmes aimed at equipping individuals with the skills necessary to succeed in the modern job market. Our tailored workshops and practical sessions cover essential topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, and personal branding. By focusing on both hard and soft skills, we enhance participants’ confidence and readiness for employment. With a strong emphasis on industry-relevant training, we aim to connect our participants with potential employers, ensuring they have the best chance to thrive in their careers.
Digital Inclusion
Our digital inclusion initiative is designed to bridge the technology gap in our community. We provide access to digital training that fosters computer literacy and online skills, enabling individuals to navigate the digital landscape confidently. Our digital drop-in sessions offer personalised support, helping individuals develop essential tech skills that are increasingly demanded by employers. By ensuring everyone has the opportunity to become digitally literate, we are empowering our community to participate fully in the digital economy.
Welfare Rights
We believe that every individual should have access to the support and information necessary to understand their welfare rights. Our dedicated programme provides guidance and advocacy to help individuals navigate the welfare system and access the benefits they are entitled to. Our knowledgeable staff offers personalised support, ensuring community members are informed about their rights and available resources. By fostering financial security and independence, we aim to alleviate the challenges faced by individuals and families within our community.
What’s On in Our Hub
Join us for our Drop-In Sessions every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM
About Our Services:
At our hub, we offer a variety of essential services to support our community:
Welfare Rights: Get help navigating your rights and accessing benefits.
Employability Services: Receive support with job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation.
Digital Training: Access training sessions to enhance your digital skills and improve your employability in an increasingly digital world.
Our drop-in sessions provide a welcoming environment where you can access these services, ask questions, and connect with others in the community. Whether you need guidance or simply want to chat, we’re here for you!
Come by and discover how we can support you on your journey. Feel free to bring a friend!
Economic Impact of Welfare Rights
Our welfare rights advisors, Elaine and Stuart, continue to deliver high quality welfare and benefits advice and services to the community. The latest financial year has witnessed a large migration for many of our clients from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, as well as threats to the Winter Fuel Payment. This has driven a larger than normal volume of clients, and the corresponding casework, being directed towards our welfare rights team. As shown in the table they have managed to maximise client’s income by £3,248,191.04 in this time. Welfare rights services are offered weekly via Blairtummock, Provanhall and Gardeen HA’s, as well as weekly drop-in every Wednesday at the Connie.
Our Partners
Your support is vital to empowering individuals and transforming our community. By becoming a funding partner, you can help expand our reach, enhance our programmes, and change lives. We invite you to learn more about how you can contribute or get in touch with us to explore partnership opportunities. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Accessibility at Our Hub
We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community can access our services and feel warmly welcomed. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible and include a lift and accessible toilet facilities. As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we strive to create an inclusive environment by promoting our programmes to disabled individuals and providing tailored support. We offer translation services, materials in multiple languages, and quiet spaces for individuals with autism. Additionally, our staff are trained in mental health first aid to ensure the wellbeing of all visitors.
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