COMMUNITY CIRCLES

Welcome to Community Circles!

Empowering Communities, Driving Systemic Change

Community Circles is an innovative initiative by Start Change CIC, founded by Julie Jaye Charles CBE, to address systemic barriers and foster inclusion across diverse communities.

By integrating critical sectors and promoting collaboration, we aim to empower individuals to create lasting change for a fair and sustainable society.

What is Community Circles?

Community Circles connects communities with decision-makers, fostering collaboration to address challenges holistically.

From housing and health to employment and social engagement, this initiative creates a unified platform for meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions.

Julie Jaye Charles CBE’s Leadership

A Visionary Behind the Initiative

Advocacy and Representation

With over 30 years of experience, she has tirelessly advocated for Global Majority and disabled communities, passionately championing their rights and breaking down systemic barriers.

Policy Influence

She excels at skillfully bridging the gap between local communities and policymakers, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and meaningfully acted upon with impact.

Grassroots Leadership

As the pioneering founder of impactful organizations such as the Equalities National Council, she has successfully established a foundation for systemic and enduring progress.

Integrated Approach

Her unwavering and dedicated efforts focus on promoting inclusivity and addressing systemic inequalities, thereby creating transformative and lasting pathways for a fairer society.

Awarded & Recognized

Her exceptional dedication has been recognized with a prestigious CBE, honoring her impactful and lasting contributions to equality and disability rights in the UK.

The Nine Key Strands

(Our Comprehensive Framework)

Community Circles integrates these interconnected areas to create systemic change.

Housing

1

  • Facilitating accessibility and affordability through partnerships with local housing providers.

  • Workshops on housing rights and tenant support.

Education

2

  • Addressing disparities by connecting families with resources and mentorship programs.

  • Events to promote lifelong learning opportunities.

Employment

3

  • Comprehensive inclusive hiring advocacy and targeted job training workshops.

  • Building sustainable pathways for career development within local businesses.

Health and Well-being

4

  • Promoting health equity through workshops and partnerships with care providers.

Social Care

5

  • Actively collaborating with care agencies to ensure responsive, inclusive, and accessible services.

Immigration

6

  • Providing legal aid and guidance for marginalized groups navigating immigration systems.

Benefits

7

  • Offering counseling and workshops to navigate complex benefit systems.

Social Engagement

8

  • Creating spaces for cultural events, shared experiences, and collaboration.

Criminal Justice System

9

  • Addressing inequities by partnering with law enforcement and justice organizations.

Achievements And Milestones

Our Impact So far

Facilitated discussions between community members and MPs on housing and social care.

Established partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and legal aid organizations.

Empowered individuals to effectively advocate for themselves and their communities.

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