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Our name is the golden thread of the work that we do and the logo is the shape of a finger print, this shows that everyone has a stake in our community and can leave a fingerprint.

Our aim:

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“A sustainable model for community regeneration built on Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) principles; building confidence, recognising, encouraging and mobilising community assets."

What We Do

Make It Happen was born from the aspirations of Chris Allen BEM and Amy Butterworth, along with many caring & supporting friends and colleagues who share a genuine passion for the community using a real Asset Based Community Development approach.​
 

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Our Objectives are:

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Providing a retail experience which advances community well-being and social inclusion,

 

Using an asset-based community development approach helping to build community resilience, capacity, confidence, skills and entrepreneurship, 

 

To provide space for a community hub to be developed and fully utilised,

 

Work with other like-minded organisations and agencies to develop networks and relationships, 

 

To aim to reduce waste and duplication, raise awareness of local issues and to get things done.

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WHAT WE DO
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What does
Make It Happen do?

We provide community venues that houses a number of offers that anyone can use, be involved in and benefit from, this includes;

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  • A pay as you feel shop, pay as you feel for products such as clothing, CD's, DVD's, etc

  • A social supermarket where we sell intercepted food at heavily discounted prices.

  • Work placements for community members, university/college students and Princes Trust or Duke of Edinburgh volunteers.

  • A Place of Contribution for anyone who wishes to run community activities, workshops, meetings or pop up events, as well as any individuals and artisans who would just like to perform.

  • This space also facilitates programmes for the community and opportunities for personal development and growth.

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