• Thriving Together (2026–2028)

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Thriving Together is a 24-month community wellbeing programme delivered by ISA.connect CIC across Chelmsford.

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the programme supports women, men, and families through regular connection spaces, wellbeing activities, and opportunities for personal growth.

Programme Dates: March 2026 – March 2028
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About the Programme

Thriving Together provides regular, welcoming community spaces where people can connect, build confidence, and improve their wellbeing.

The programme is designed to reduce isolation and strengthen community connections by offering accessible sessions that bring people together in safe and inclusive environments.

What the Programme Offers

Participants can take part in a range of activities designed to support wellbeing and connection, including:

Connection Spaces

  • Women Connection Time
  • Men’s Connection Time
  • Sunday Catch-Up sessions

Wellbeing & Creativity

  • Creative workshops such as Sip & Paint
  • Vision board and reflective sessions
  • Journalling and personal development activities

Family & Community Activities

  • Community picnics
  • Afternoon tea gatherings
  • Shared intergenerational experiences

Skills & Confidence Building

  • Budgeting and financial awareness sessions
  • Goal setting workshops
  • Practical life skills support

Programme Launch

Thriving Together launched in March 2026 with an International Women’s Afternoon Tea, bringing women together to connect, reflect, and begin the journey of the programme.

This event marked the start of a two-year programme of regular sessions supporting individuals and families across Chelmsford.

What We Aim to Achieve

Thriving Together aims to support participants to:

  • Feel less isolated and more connected
  • Build confidence and self-belief
  • Strengthen relationships and peer support networks
  • Develop practical life skills
  • Improve overall wellbeing

The programme is shaped by community voice and designed to respond to real local needs.

How We Measure Impact

We are committed to learning and improving throughout the programme.

We measure impact through:

  • Attendance tracking
  • Participant feedback
  • Simple wellbeing measures
  • Session reflections
  • Stories and case studies (shared with consent)

This helps us understand the difference the programme is making and ensure it continues to meet community needs.

  • How We Measure Impact

We will track impact through:

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  • Attendance registers
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  • Participant feedback
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  • Wellbeing scales (baseline + follow-up)
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  • Session reports
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  • Stories and testimonials (optional)

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Thriving Together is made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund supports ISA.connectCIC to deliver inclusive, community-led programmes that strengthen wellbeing and connection across Chelmsford.

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Thriving Together is open to adults and families across Chelmsford who are looking for connection, support, and a sense of community.

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