We're a group who want to be a listening ear and friendly face, here to support the local community.

Colburn Community Support aims to support individuals, families, and businesses in the community by offering:

Practical & admin support
Budgeting & financial management advice
Help with CVs, job applications & benefit forms
Bereavement support
Business mentoring
Advocacy services
Charity & non-profit consultancy services

We are working with other organisations e.g. Colburn Community Hub, Colburn Library. We aim to be compassionate, personalised & empowering. We are based at locations in Colburn, or we can meet at a place to suit you.

Meet the team

Simon Eastwood Community Enhancer

With 20 years’ experience in banking and finance plus 20 years in the charity sector, I’m passionate about bringing individuals, families, and organisations closer together.

Jo-Ann Eastwood Community Enhancer

With nearly 30 years’ experience in primary education, I continue to be focused on seeing families thrive by providing support and encouragement in their individual situations.

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About Us

About

We are working with other organisations e.g. Colburn Community Hub, Colburn Library. We aim to be compassionate, personalised & empowering. We are based at locations in Colburn, or we can meet at a place to suit you.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31: 8-9
And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6 v 8
We are a faith-based but not faith biased organisation working to support individuals, families & businesses in the local community.

Services

Everyone has the power to change their lives for the better, but some may need help to do so.

Practical & Admin Support

Whether it be sourcing household items, small DIY tasks or dropping stuff off at the charity shop or recycling centre, our van is ready for action. Do you need any IT or admin support? We are here to help with that too.

Budgeting & financial management advice

Do you need help with your monthly household budgeting? By undertaking an income and expenditure exercise, we can help you identify where you might be able to make financial savings.

Help with CVs, job applications & benefit forms

Are you looking for work, between jobs or just confused by any entitlement you might have under the current benefits system? We can help update your CV, guide you through job applications and assist with benefit claims.

Advocacy services

We all know how hard it can be when we don’t feel listened to, when what’s important to us isn’t taken seriously by others. We’ll take time to understand your situation, explore the options and help you decide what you want to do and how you want to do it.

Bereavement support

Bereavement can affect people in many ways whether it be coping with the loss of a loved one or the paperwork that needs to be done afterwards. We are also there for those who have lost loved ones in tragic circumstances.

Business mentoring

Are you looking for advice on business start ups or just how you might market your existing business in a new way? We can help review your market, your message and the media you use to promote your product or services.

Charity & non-profit consultancy services

Do you run a registered charity or CIO but need help reviewing your governance and policies? We can meet up and then provide a report on how you can improve your operation in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission.