Exciting and innovative projects to support the needsof people of all ages in a community are being developed around the county.

These range from initiatives to take young people off the streets and into more positive environments, to setting up gardening and transport schemes for the elderly.

To help you develop your own projects, you may find it useful to read how other people have developed their ideas.

People power can achieve great things

In addition to information on how the highly successful Candi Youth Café in the Forest of Dean got off the ground, you can find out more about other initiatives including A Voice for the Young - a youth project in Churchdown - and the Older, Bolder - and Healthier scheme for people living in Whaddon.

Who can help?
Key organisations that could offer help and support in the development of your ideas. Their details can be found in the Contacts Directory. Further information on funding sources is available from Gloucestershire County Council's Economic Development Unit on 01452 425702.