WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE OUR COMMUNITIES THRIVE

we are an award-winning community interest company committed to the development, improvement, and sustainability of our communities.

Our projects bring community members together to combat a range of social issues through our property regeneration cycle.

We support people to improve their health and wellbeing, build their confidence and self-esteem, learn new skills, achieve qualifications, and make positive life improvements. Our support doesn’t discriminate – we focus on a person’s future, not their past.

We regenerate our physical communities, returning empty properties to the housing market providing an affordable and effective solution to the housing and empty property issues of Wales.

We provide housing options for those who find themselves vulnerable or unable to access the private rental market. All housing provided is to an excellent standard that meets both the needs of occupants and local authorities.

We provide work tasters and placements for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing a stepping stone into sustainable and meaningful employment.

1. Identify Empty Property

Identify a community that needs out support

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Purchase an empty property within the chosen community

2. Skill Development

Soft skills: Confidence, professionalism and timekeeping

Practical skills: Trades

3. Qualification Achievement

Three key qualifications:

Emergency First Aid

Safety Awareness

The CSCS Card

4. Wellbeing Support

Regular 1:1 wellbeing reviews

Study support sessions

Liaising with specialist organisations

Tailored employment support

5. Property Repurpose

Sell with local real estate agents

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All profits reinvested back into the next property

Feedback

“The Community Impact Initiative is a great example of how lifelong learning can turn lives around. The Cii benefits local communities by turning empty, run down properties into homes and give individuals new skills, which they can carry with them throughout their life.”
Julie James MSMinister for Housing and Local Government
“I love the social aspect of the project; working with others and getting to know them has really helped improved my confidence.”
Project participant
“Participating in the project has done wonders for my health and wellbeing. I wake up every day feeling better than the last because of the enjoyment I get from the project.”
Project participant
“I love the project and have gained so much from it, thank you so much for running it in my community.”
Project participant
"The way the Cii provides a complete and replicable model of regeneration should be championed across the UK. By returning empty homes back into use, not only does this positively affect the surrounding communities and end users, but added to this, the journey to assist those who you bring on board is to be applauded.”
Empty Homes Network

Current project sites

Skewen

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