RI-13-CS-The Old Co-op Community Building.pdf

RI-13-CS-The Old Co-op Community Building.pdf - page 1/3 - The Old Co-op Community Building

The Old Co-op Community Building

RI-13-CS-The Old Co-op Community Building.pdf - page 2/3 - For example, OCCB works closely with MIN…

For example, OCCB works closely with MIND (UK Mental Health Charity), the Job Centre, Age UK, food banks and a local credit union. For OCCB working in partnership with these organisations has been fundamental in developing the business into the community hub it is today. Moreover, eight years on, the business continues to focus on delivering services that benefit the local community and remains accountable to the local community through their board of trustees.

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To continue achieving its business aims, OCCB is developing new proposals to put to the local authority and other national agencies in order to deliver more services for the community. For example, OCCB has been developing an important working relationship with the Heart Foundation, and is attempting to work with regional universities to develop student placements at the hub. In addition, with regards to building repairs, OCCB is developing a proposal to put to vocational training colleges for their students to practice their skills in repairing the building. The rationale for this is that students training to be plumbers, electricians, and plasterers can benefit from real work experience whilst supporting OCCB.