Love Kelham CIC

Our vision & mission

Why we exist, and what we're working on for Kelham Island and Neepsend.

Our vision

Love Kelham CIC exists to support and promote Kelham Island & Neepsend through collaborative events, shared marketing and local advocacy. We aim to create a thriving, safe and welcoming destination that celebrates independent food, drink, culture and community, for residents, visitors and the businesses that serve them.

Our mission

What we're here to do

Nine things we work on, together with the venues, residents and organisations who make the area what it is.

01Community

Revitalise & support the local community

Enhancing wellbeing, and promoting sustainable development, social inclusion and economic growth across the area.

02Heritage

Celebrate local heritage

Preserving and promoting the industrial heritage that makes Kelham Island and Neepsend what they are.

03Independents

Back independent businesses

Championing the artists, makers and indie venues here, and the events and collaborations that bring them together.

04Green spaces

Improve green & public spaces

Cleaner streets, an attractive neighbourhood and greener areas that make the local environment better for everyone.

05Wellbeing

Combat social isolation

Bringing people together through events, workshops and social activities, so nobody has to feel on their own.

06Events

Deliver community events & markets

Food, craft and culture: events that give people a reason to come down and businesses a reason to celebrate.

07Sustainability

Develop green initiatives

Recycling, litter picks, gardening projects and more, run with the people who live and work here.

08Business

Support local & startup businesses

Networking events, shared know-how and a helping hand for new and growing businesses in the area.

09Access

Improve accessibility & engagement

Better infrastructure and more ways for the whole community to get involved and have a say.

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