James McMahon

Understanding needs and issues in a community are the first step to being able to solve them. This is what the vital signs programme does. It measures the social temperature of different cities and communities across the UK to uncover the areas that need most help.

Community Foundations that run this programme then guide the generosity of local philanthropists towards the areas that need it the most.

The measures are based around 10 social themes, ranging from housing and… Show more

Understanding needs and issues in a community are the first step to being able to solve them. This is what the vital signs programme does. It measures the social temperature of different cities and communities across the UK to uncover the areas that need most help.

Community Foundations that run this programme then guide the generosity of local philanthropists towards the areas that need it the most.

The measures are based around 10 social themes, ranging from housing and homelessness to education and learning. Vital Signs identifies how well the region is performing in relation the rest of the UK, assessing local perceptions of the key issues in the issues which matter most to them.

Vital Signs are not just based on government statistics – it also looks at the needs and attitudes of local communities. Beyond numbers and statistics, Vital Signs can also help us understand what the implications of the findings are. Show less

Understanding needs and issues in a community are the first step to being able to solve them. This is what the vital signs programme does. It measures the social temperature of different cities and communities across the UK to uncover the areas that need most help.

Community Foundations that run this programme then guide the generosity of local philanthropists towards the areas that need it the most.

The measures are based around 10 social themes, ranging from housing and… Show more

Understanding needs and issues in a community are the first step to being able to solve them. This is what the vital signs programme does. It measures the social temperature of different cities and communities across the UK to uncover the areas that need most help.

Community Foundations that run this programme then guide the generosity of local philanthropists towards the areas that need it the most.

The measures are based around 10 social themes, ranging from housing and homelessness to education and learning. Vital Signs identifies how well the region is performing in relation the rest of the UK, assessing local perceptions of the key issues in the issues which matter most to them.

Vital Signs are not just based on government statistics – it also looks at the needs and attitudes of local communities. Beyond numbers and statistics, Vital Signs can also help us understand what the implications of the findings are.
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The Community Foundation's Lancashire Flood Appeal supports those in need in the county who are victims of the December Floods.

Launched by Community Foundation for Lancashire on 8 December 2015, the Flood Appeal raises funds to directly support individuals and families in hardship and vital community organisations and resident groups in the areas affected by the floods. It provides emergency response support and clean-up support via charitable donations and grants.

The Appeal was… Show more

The Community Foundation's Lancashire Flood Appeal supports those in need in the county who are victims of the December Floods.

Launched by Community Foundation for Lancashire on 8 December 2015, the Flood Appeal raises funds to directly support individuals and families in hardship and vital community organisations and resident groups in the areas affected by the floods. It provides emergency response support and clean-up support via charitable donations and grants.

The Appeal was kick-started by the Community Foundation with a £5,000 donation from its own Lancashire Community Investment Fund. Within 24 hours Lancaster Council agreed to dedicate £10,000 from their Lancaster Community Fund. Since then donations have been received from members of the pubic, local businesses, philanthropists and charitable trusts and funders, including Comic Relief. Partnerships have also been set up to raise the Appeal’s profile and secure more donations for those communities, including with the Daily Mail. Show less