What we do
Without exception, all our services are community based. We know that support needs to be both practical and accessible, and b inspired is dedicated to ensuring residents are at the very heart of what we are about.
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Who We Are
b inspired is a neighbourhood-based charity in Braunstone, Leicester. Our mission is…
“To be the Community Anchor and champion for Braunstone, now and in the future, able to support our neighbourhood and its citizens to reach full potential by harnessing its strengths and responding to its needs. By making a difference!”
We provide a wide range of services across Braunstone including: a Foodshare Scheme (Foodbank and Food Pantry), Befriending for individuals, Social Groups, training, volunteering, access to welfare, debt and energy advice and projects to support mental health. We also operate a number of local buildings including The Grove Community Hub and our Neighbourhood Support Base on Gallards Hill..
Our History
Our charity established in 2010 (The Braunstone Foundation, t/a b inspired), to carry forward the ground-breaking work and legacy created by the Braunstone Community Association (BCA), originally set-up in 2000.
The BCA was created as a vehicle to deliver a large-scale government regeneration programme – New Deal for Communities (NDC). Much was achieved in the 10 years of the NDC programme, with over 100 projects funded to support local residents to tackle issues such as: crime, housing problems, educational attainment, health inequalities, improving the environment and engaging more people in activities to improve their day-to-day lives.
The regeneration programme also supported the creation of many new and improved local facilities, many of which b inspired continue to own and manage to this day (see our Facilities page for more information).
The charity – The Braunstone Foundation, is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Registered in England & Wales No. 4029394. Charity Registration No. 1139537. It also provides services through its wholly owned trading arm – B-inspired (trading) Ltd. Registered in England & Wales No. 7445410.
