Anthony Gormley 'Another Place'
SSP engaged Pulse because of their expertise in developing assets for community organisations. We have found that Pulse deliver way over and above their contracted duties; having developed an empathy with our community members and developed an outstanding level of trust between themselves and the Board members. This has translated into a level of confidence that is reflected in the increasing professionalism of the SSDT directors.
Cate Murphy, Strategic Projects Manager
South Sefton SRB Partnership
The Lower Kersal Centre
(one of the five community centres)
Pulse’s extensive knowledge of working closely with the voluntary/ community sector resulted in a project that has been tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each facility. Due to the success of the project, we now have community facilities in the area that have a greater understanding of how to run a community business, and that have the enthusiasm and ability to make positive changes in their communities.
Bernadette Elder, Community Involvement Manager
New Deal for Communities, Charlestown and Lower Kersal
Bernadette Elder, Community Involvement Manager
New Deal for Communities, Charlestown and Lower Kersal
Thorne Health Centre
RtC Resource Centre
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| ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH CASE STUDIES Please click on the links below to view our case studies: · South Sefton Development Trust · Charlestown & Lower Kersal NDC Partnership · Thorne Moorends Regeneration Partnership · CASAC/ RtC Merger Return to Case Studies Relevant ServicesSouth Sefton Development Trust Background South Sefton Development Trust was formed as a successor vehicle to the SRB6 Programme overseen by South Sefton Partnership (SSP). The Trust's remit is to deliver services for the benefit of the wider social economy that will contribute to the regeneration of South Sefton. Objectives Pulse was appointed with the primary objective of developing a Business Plan to develop a strategy to allow the Trust to deliver a number of activities post SRB6 wind-down, and to consider the viability of a number of existing projects. Actions · Development sessions held with Trust Directors and management of SSP to identify purpose and clarify aims · Developed strategic direction for the organisation, including management and staffing arrangements, and legal structure · Considered financial implications and income generation through asset base and social enterprise development, including South Sefton Investment Centre (SSIC), Remanufacturing Centre and the Anthony Gormley 'Another Place' installation (pictured left). · Developed a feasibility study for a café within the SSIC. Key Achievements · Facilitated a number of sessions with the Board to identify aims and purpose of the Trust · An action plan for the Trust, outlining the key next steps · Feasibility Study for a café within the SSIC Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top Charlestown & Lower Kersal NDC Partnership Background Charlestown and Lower Kersal NDC is a partnership funded to regenerate two key areas of Salford through a ten-year programme. Objectives Pulse was appointed by Charlestown and Lower Kersal NDC to assist the development of five community facilities in the area under five themes: · Financial Management including Funding Support · Market Research including Marketing and Promotion · Business and Strategic Planning including Project Management · Management Committee Development including HR and Staffing · Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Actions · Worked with each facility to draw up bespoke development plans for the delivery of the project · Facilitated the development of the Community Facilities Network · Undertook a number of training sessions, including board responsibilities, finances, legal issues and social auditing · Developed business plans with two of the facilities · Assisted with the development of marketing strategies and promotional products for the facilities · Undertook market research in the area amongst local businesses and the community into the demand for services and facilities Key Achievements · Development of each facility, in particular income generating potential and advancement towards greater financial sustainability · Upskilling of both staff and trustees · Greater collaboration and partnership working between the facilities Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top Thorne Moorends Regeneration Partnership Background Thorne Moorends Regeneration Partnership (TMRP) aims to tackle social and economic deprivation in the area of Thorne Moorends through the promotion of urban and rural regeneration. TMRP works independently to deliver projects within the local community orientated in accordance to the key aspects that are identified in the Local Community Action Plan. Objectives Pulse was appointed by TMRP to undertake a feasibility study investigating the potential to develop a Community Quarter in Thorne and an organisational review of TMRP. Actions · Facilitated a number of sessions with the Board that included an organisational SWOT analysis · Looked at asset base development and social enterprise opportunities · Undertook a feasibility study on the Community Quarter that included stakeholder consultation and development of a five year cashflow projection · Considered legal status and issues of Board make-up, including skills profiling · Discussed with the Board becoming a development trust · Reviewed future staffing requirements for TMRP and the operation of the Community Quarter Key Achievements · Production of a feasibility study that recommended the development of the Community Quarter building as a community hub. · Production of an organisational review that assisted TMRP to move forward as an organisation post SRB funding. Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top CASAC/ RtC Merger Background CASAC, re’new and Resourcing the Community (RtC) are three organisations based in Leeds. CASAC is pro-active in the development and introduction of community safety initiatives and projects, delivered in partnership with a range of agencies. The mission of re’new is to ‘help to build sustainable communities in Leeds by assisting in the development of regeneration and housing strategy and facilitating innovative and targeted regeneration initiatives’. RtC works with people in their communities to help them achieve their full potential and delivers tailored community development, capacity building support and community engagement activities. Objectives Pulse Regeneration was appointed to undertake a feasibility study into the opportunities for social enterprise and joint working for CASAC, re’new and RtC. Actions · Consulted in depth with the three organisations and other stakeholders · Investigated various social enterprise and asset base development opportunities · Held a workshop with the three organisations to prioritise the options for joint working Key Achievements · Developed short, medium and longer term action plan for merger proposals · Produced a feasibility study with recommendations for future structures · Facilitated a joint board session between RtC and CASAC · CASAC and RtC have now appointed a Joint Director following recommendations in the study Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top Return to Case Studies |