Introduction to Community Builders
The Community Builders team are employed by Four Greens Community Trust, and managed in partnership with Plymouth City Council; they are also funded by NHS Devon in partnership with Plymouth City Council. They work with the Wellbeing Hub network, the Voluntary and Community Sector, and several other partners to promote local, community driven projects. They facilitate community-led ways of working, and help develop what local people want to achieve for their local community.
Community Builders embed themselves in communities. They will listen to people and use existing strengths, organisations, and passions as a starting point for greater connection, activity, and collective support. This approach is known as Asset Based Community Development.
The Role of Community Builders
Community Builders work with residents and members of the community around issues that affect them. They work together with friends, neighbours and other members of the community to offer support and find local solutions
Community Builders start by finding out what people within a community care about, and map what is going on in communities- they then work together to change, develop and/or sustain projects and help people to explore what is going on in their community.
What does success look like?
The main aim of a Community Builder is to help people connect and improve their wellbeing whilst working at a neighbourhood and grassroots level to build confident, more resilient, thriving and connected communities.
This work will connect to the community of practice model being developed across the City to ensure that community development opportunities are maximised and relate to the needs of the local community.
Want to get in touch?
The Community Builders are very busy so we ask that before you contact them, you contact the Community Builder Lead first. This ensures that you can be put in contact with the appropriate Builder, and if a Builder is not available or suitable you can be put in contact with other suitable organisations.
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Acting Community Builder Lead
Men's Community Builder
Martin Jared-Davis
07496 474214
Martin comes from a background working in health care and promoting inclusion and wellbeing for staff through staff networks. He has experience in organising events (Plymouth Pride), liaising with community groups, representing, and supporting workers’ rights and a knowledge of the environment (particularly insects). He is looking forward to building a stronger more connected community for men, so that all men know where they can go, know what is available for them and are more able to talk about the issues affecting them.
Interests - games, reading, cinema, baking, and meeting with friends.
Community Builder Operational Lead
Daniella Marley
Daniella.Marley@fgct.co.uk
07496 474301
Born and raised in Southway, Daniella is incredibly passionate about the community there and Plymouth as a whole. Her background in charity fundraising and event management hope to bring some extra joy to the area; and her previous experience as a Director and Trustee of the University of Plymouth Student Union have developed her skills in organisation, leadership, and networking. Her core values are communication, collaboration, and determination; with her passion being to support Southway residents to grow their potential and be proud of our community.
Our Main Office
Community Builders Office,
Manadon Sports Hub,
121 St Peters Road,
Manadon,
Plymouth
PL5 3FD
(01752) 963447
Please note: Due to the Community Builders working in the community, they may not always available in the office.
More Information
Read the impact report and executive summary evaluation findings published in November 2024: