Welcome

What We Don’t Do

We aren’t responsible for anything. Not the roads, the dog poo, the bus services, the council tax. Not the parking situation nor the weather!

How we are funded

We don’t have any funding at all. However, we are able to raise funds though applications for specific projects from businesses, organisations and councils. For example, if we were to set up a Parent and Toddler group we would be able to apply for financial support from the Broadclyst Parish Council. They would consider our request and make a decision at the appropriate committee meeting, as per their community grant guidelines.

What We Do Do

We ask nicely because we are a pressure group. We see our role as co-ordinators of actions by residents, where locals can get support and feel empowered to bring about the change they wish to see.

How We Work

With that in mind, it is crucial that before you get involved you understand that we are all on the same side in wishing to bring about change. We do this by talking to those that do have responsibilities, and by working together with respect and co-operation amongst ourselves to create a harmonious place to live.

Practically, this will be achieved by:

• working to improve the lives of our residents by helping them access social connections, active leisure, age appropriate clubs and suitable transport
• forming support networks to help each other in times of need
• creating interest groups to run and manage specific projects such as a youth provision
• lower the cost of living for all by sharing advice, equipment, journeys etc.
• reduce our impact on the environment

Our Constitution

For details of who can join, how we are all expected to behave, what happens if there is an issue and other details, please read the PDF attachment below:

The RA Committee look forward to working with you for the benefit of us all, and making some friends along the way.