Community Groups
The Importance of Community
For many years, we have forgotten about community life and the value that connection brings. Feeling part of a tribe is meaningful – working together to support each other and thrive as a community is what we crave. With large supermarkets replacing local shops, we’ve become accustomed to convenience and it’s time we changed that, together.
What is a Community Group?
A hub can take many forms. That’s the beauty of creating something locally! The needs of the community are at the heart of its objectives. It’s a space to come together, connect with like-minded people and can be multi-purposed in its offerings and services, depending on the skills available.
Finding a Local Group
If you’re feeling called to get involved, our Community Hub Directory has an ever-growing list of groups that have formed across the UK. Whilst many have formed within the PHA network, this directory is for all community groups that would like to be included and are aligned with our ethos, whether they be health related or otherwise.
Feeling Inspired?
We offer support to those interested in starting or developing their journey to co-creating a community hub. Whatever stage of development you’re at, The PHA family network is here to help!
- Familiarise yourself with our ethos and check out this series of FAQ’s if you’re new to PHA.
- Join a fortnightly hub mentoring call with our partners at Positive Living Communities and hear about all the incredible things happening around the world. This is held every other Tuesday at 8pm UK time. Please see their website for more details.
- Have a core group of people eager to get started, but unsure how? Why not schedule a call with one of our team to chat through ideas and gain insights from other hub learnings. Please reach out to us at community@the-pha.org.
- Join our Community Group Directory and increase your visibility. No matter what stage of development you’re at, sharing details about the skill-sets you need can inspire others to join your efforts.
- Check out the Community Conversations Series below for ideas and inspiration on how to get started.
- Join our mailing list to receive your free Hub Blueprint Download.
Community Conversations
Sharing insights for individual hub journeys is an incredibly important part of our resource library. Each experience is different and there is certainly no ‘one size fits all’ approach to setting up a hub, which is why we understand the importance of collaboration and supporting each other along the way. We do not want, nor have the time, to re-invent the wheel, and these shared learnings are integral to the collective journey towards self-sustaining communities.
Community Group FAQ
We’ve put together a series of short videos addressing the most frequently asked questions relating to setting up a hub. If your query isn’t covered in these videos, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing: community@the-pha.org.