YMCA - Coaching Case Study
Enterprising Communities
The Social Enterprise Support Centre's Enterprising Communities programme aims to improve enterprise, create jobs, local wealth and enhance services and support for local people in Bradford.
As part of this programme we offer free coaching support to those living/working in the super output areas of Bradford and unlike other support programmes it is not time or sector resticticted. Whether you are planning on starting a social enterprise, a private business or even looking to develop existing activity our coaching team can help. Below is an example of how our coaches have supported a community organisation.
The City of Bradford YMCA works with many groups of young people from the district, delivering a number of youth programs with a range of client groups. Even for an organisation as established as this it is always a challenge to find the next source of income.
Working with SESC the YMCA has started looking at other methods of working and widening its outlook on where to seek funding and how to draw on the large regional, national and international affiliations it has.
As a result of these new directions the YMCA in Bradford is now the lead partner in the Culture Fusion project in partnership with Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Bradford University and Bradford College which has been funded to the tune of £7million to create a youth centre in Bradford City centre.
Bernie Gahan, Operations Manager at the City of Bradford YMCA said;
“Our SESC Coach has proved invaluable in providing much needed coaching and support to Bradford YMCA whilst they lead on a complex project.
This has been particularly Important in those areas where they have lacked confidence and expertise.”
For an informal chat about the initiative or about how you could develop your ideas why not ring us now on 01274 739994.
To find our more out the initative and how it is funded please visit our Enterprising Communities page.
