Our Champion for Chard, Langport, Ilminster and Crewkerne has through the creation of a shared community space been busy building the relational practice within the neighbourhood.
The Boden Centre is a place where everyone is welcome. It’s a dedicated space for the community of Chard to meet up, access services or join in with groups. The space is self-funded with a heart to help and serve those who need it.
Through Connect Somerset, this champion secured the building which created a foundation for muti agency teams to come together to learn and connect. With the existing knowledge and trusted relationships our Champion has in this neighbourhood we have enabled a soulless building to have a heart again.
Via external grants funds we have appointed an Early years lead and Hub Centre Manager to coordinate the offer from the Boden Centre for the community.
Through the diverse local partnerships, the multi agency team have fostered increased provision e.g. FOREST through the Public Health team, maternity services from Somerset Foundation Trust and outreach services from Holyrood Academy – all of which have been embedded within the community alongside the Chard Community Hub community offer.
