Community transformation from the inside out
Building thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes, and flourishes.
Who We Are.
Simply Communities CIC is part of the wider Simply Evolved family, created to serve communities through inclusive learning, wellbeing and leadership development. It operates as a separate not-for-profit organisation, ensuring that all funding and activities are directed toward public benefit. Rooted in community-centred values, we believe real change happens when people are equipped to lead, connect, and grow together.
Why We Exist
Many people feel unseen or disconnected within their communities. Simply
Communities CIC exists to bridge that gap, helping people move from isolation to
inclusion, and from challenge to confidence. When communities thrive, individuals
and families flourish too. By investing in local potential, we nurture resilient, empowered, and connected neighborhoods.
What We Do
Empower Local People
Building confidence and voice through learning and growth opportunities.
Strengthen Connection
Creating spaces where everyone belongs and collaborates.
Support Leadership Growth
Helping local changemakers rise and influence positive transformation.
Partner for Progress
Working alongside organisations and groups to create lasting community impact.
Our Vision
Communities alive with belonging, agency, and hope. We imagine a future where everyone feels they belong, every voice is heard, and local people lead the change they want to see.
Our Mission
To walk alongside communities — listening, empowering, and equipping — so that local people can shape transformation in their own spaces and networks.
Our Core Values
Service
We show up with compassion, dignity, and care. Our work centres the wellbeing, safety, and lived experience of the people and communities we serve.
Courage
We create safe spaces for brave steps. Courage means healing, speaking truth, challenging injustice, and moving forward even when the journey is hard.
Justice
We advocate for fairness, equity, representation, and inclusion. We challenge barriers and work to ensure that every voice is heard and every life is valued.
Hope
We believe in possibility, restoration, and forward movement. Hope fuels transformation and reminds us that change is always possible.
Community Voice
We elevate lived experience. Our work is co-produced with the communities we serve, honouring their stories, strengths, and leadership.
Growth
We support layered development, from well-being to leadership, from stability to opportunity, and from survival to Restoration, Stability and Growth.
Our Governance
Simply Communities CIC is in the process of developing its governance and advisory arrangements as the organisation grows.
We are working towards establishing an advisory group made up of individuals with lived experience and professional insight who share our commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and social impact.
Governance structures will continue to be shaped in line with good practice, organisational needs, and the voices of the communities we serve.
How We Work
We work with care and respect for lived experience, taking a relational and inclusive approach that is responsive to local needs. Our work begins with listening, valuing the knowledge, insight, and strengths that already exist within communities. We prioritise co-creation, reflection, and trust-building, recognising that meaningful and lasting change grows from within. By supporting confidence, connection, and leadership development, we create conditions where individuals and communities
Who We Work With
Where relationships already exist, we work alongside local residents, community groups, grassroots organisations, and statutory partners who share a commitment to inclusive, community-led change. We engage with people and communities from diverse backgrounds, experiences,
and beliefs, united by shared values of dignity, belonging, and mutual respect. Our partnerships are shaped by trust, collaboration, and a long-term commitment to people and place.
Our Journey
Simply Communities CIC has grown from years of listening, learning, and working
alongside individuals and groups through leadership and wellbeing spaces. Our work within the Simply Evolved ecosystem, including reflective programmes such as Simply Elevate have highlighted the
importance of belonging, courage, and community-led growth, shaping how we
approach community work.
At this stage, our focus is on relationship-building and laying strong foundations so
that future initiatives are shaped by lived experience and rooted in long-term
commitment to people and place.
Social Justice Pillars
Our Social Justice Pillars reflect the areas which current and future projects and partnerships will
be developed as funding and capacity allow.
Healing & Health Justice
Championing wellbeing, healing, and holistic health, with particular attention to women’s lived experiences across the life course.
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Focus on women’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
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Awareness and dialogue around women’s health experiences, including pregnancy, birth, and life transitions
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Holistic wellbeing, restorative practices, and prevention-focused approaches
Safety & Human Rights
Protecting dignity, safety, and justice for all.
- Domestic abuse prevention and survivor-informed practice
- Engagement and confidence-building with young carers and care-experienced young people (including care leavers)
- Supporting the rights, choice and dignity, and choice of vulnerable adults
Empowerment & Opportunity
Creating pathways to participation, learning, and livelihood.
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Confidence-building, mentoring and personal development pathways
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Supporting economic participation, enterprise thinking, and aspiration.
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Education, digital skills, and employment readiness
Community, Heritage & Collective Care
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Reconnecting people through shared stories, belonging, and cultural continuity.
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Intergenerational healing and storytelling
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Heritage, identity, and cultural celebration
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Community cohesion, inclusion, and belonging
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Healing & Health Justice
Championing wellbeing, healing, and holistic health, with particular attention to women’s lived experiences across the life course.
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Focus on women’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
-
Awareness and dialogue around women’s health experiences, including pregnancy, birth, and life transitions
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Holistic wellbeing, restorative practices, and prevention-focused approaches
Safety & Human Rights
Protecting dignity, safety, and justice for all.
- Domestic abuse prevention and survivor-informed practice
- Engagement and confidence-building with young carers and care-experienced young people (including care leavers)
- Supporting the rights, choice and dignity, and choice of vulnerable adults
Empowerment & Opportunity
Creating pathways to participation, learning, and livelihood.
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Confidence-building, mentoring and personal development pathways
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Supporting economic participation, enterprise thinking, and aspiration.
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Education, digital skills, and employment readiness
Community, Heritage & Collective Care
Reconnecting people through shared stories, belonging, and cultural continuity.
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Intergenerational healing and storytelling
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Heritage, identity, and cultural celebration
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Community cohesion, inclusion, and belonging
Connect With Us
If you’re interested in learning more about our approach, exploring future partnership, or staying informed as our work develops, we’d love to hear from you.
Simply Communities CIC (Company No. 16692062) is an initiative of Simply Evolved Ltd (Company No. 15099884).
It is registered as a Community Interest Company in England and Wales.
All activities and funding are dedicated to community benefit.