BLACKPOOL CARNIVAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYActive

It has been a very difficult year for all after the Covid epidemic and this has been no different for this Social Enterprise and this is entirely understandable after the long period of isolation imposed upon all. However, the level of involvement by the local community has increased through this financial year which is very encouraging which has enabled the increase of services being provided.This CIC is very much more than the organisation of the local annual Carnival Event, as our core value is to get as much of the local community, working, sharing and caring for each other for the betterment of all and with that end in mind, various community services have been organised within the Carnival building and facility, such as a children book swap which clearly encourages reading but also instils trust to return the books and personal responsibility to look after other people’s possessions. Also working with the local Council, operating as a collection point for the local food bank which has now escalated in food being available free of charge for those in need. This has led to the beginning of a one stop shop so whatever issues locals have, there is advice and directions on site to be able to help each person to get to where they want to be in their life.With this very much in mind, various workshops are being set up encouraging all to get involved, whether these are art & craft related, music, dress and costume making, etc so as creating a conveyor belt of advice and interes

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