Small Steps
A flexible 6–8 week programme with conversation, creative activities and manageable actions to build confidence, recognise strengths and turn everyday experiences into ideas for change.
Explore Small StepsCommunity empowerment · programme development
Community Power Lab
Build confidence, learn practical skills and help shape change in your community. Community Power Lab brings together Small Steps, digital inclusion courses, The Modern Social Entrepreneur, NeuroPathway, Safe Space and the Innovation Hub.
Programmes within the lab
Small steps towards skills and influence.
Digital inclusion courses
Friendly learning at your own pace, including Shine Online, digital confidence and basic AI skills. Start with the existing Week 1 session: ask an everyday question, try a follow-up and practise checking the answer.
Explore digital inclusion coursesThe Modern Social Entrepreneur
A practical six-session programme for women who are not currently in work, including new mums. Explore responsible AI, navigating health services, coping strategies, hidden skills, routes into employment, enterprise or education, and developing new ideas.
Explore The Modern Social EntrepreneurNeuroPathway
For families, schools and professionals: bring everyday observations, interventions and what works together into evidence for human review and earlier support.
Explore NeuroPathwaySafe Space
A dedicated space for young people to check in with their mood, reflect, find calm and take small steps towards their goals.
Explore Safe SpaceInnovation Hub
Bring lived experience and practical ideas together. Explore problems, co-design solutions and connect with support to develop community innovations.
Explore Innovation HubProgrammes are in development. Delivery dates, places and available support will be agreed with communities and partners.
Community Roles and Empowerment Plan
The empowerment plan informs the development of Community Power Lab: turning lived experience into influence, skills, leadership and opportunity. Community voice, practical roles and accessible learning guide the proposed approach.
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