ABOUT ACE IMPACT / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Good people. Good ideas.
More power to make change.
We’re a community development organisation working with communities, voluntary groups, public bodies and businesses to build stronger, fairer and more resilient places.
WHY WE EXIST
Good people. Too many barriers.
People already bring knowledge, commitment and imagination to their communities. But limited resources, complex systems and a lack of influence can make it harder to turn that potential into action. We help remove barriers and make room for community-led change.
HOW WE WORK
Not to people. With people.
Our approach is grounded in trust, co-design and practical partnership. We listen to local priorities, recognise existing strengths and build the relationships, skills and resources needed to make useful things happen.
Listen first
Start with people’s experiences, local knowledge and what they want to change.
Work together
Join up residents, community groups, public bodies and other organisations.
Make it last
Support practical delivery while strengthening the ability of people and organisations to carry on.
OUR AMBITION
More confidence. More connection. More influence.
We want residents to feel able to shape their communities, voluntary organisations to be better supported, and partnerships to be built around shared purpose rather than organisational boundaries. Our work includes both direct community projects and support to the people and organisations delivering change.
OUR PROMISE
Community-led isn’t just a label.
We will distinguish ambitions from outcomes, give partners appropriate recognition, listen to feedback and share what we learn. There will always be more to improve — and communities should help decide what comes next.