Colebridge Trust Ltd.

Colebridge Trust Ltd. is a Community and Enterprise Development organisation. We currently operate a number of projects covering: health and well-being; pre-employment support; work experience and training for adults with learning disabilities and a communications enterprise.

Colebridge Trust also operates SUSTAiN — an umbrella body providing support, development and representation to Solihull’s Third Sector organisations.

Our mission is to build the capacity of Solihull’s borough-wide communities, addressing social, economic and environmental deprivation and improving the life chances of it’s people.

SUSTAiN provides support services to charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, faith organisations, social enterprises and any other not for personal profit organisations (Third Sector) that operate for the benefit of people in Solihull.

Visit solihull-sustain.org.uk

Colebridge Communications is a social enterprise based in Solihull, UK. we develop websites, provide IT support and training, design products for print, offer distributions services and produce videos.

Visit colebridgecommunications.co.uk

Waterloo is a social enterprise based in North Solihull. Waterloo provides work experience and training for adults with learning disabilities. Waterloo makes bespoke wooden items of all shapes and sizes for both domestic and commercial use.

Visit waterloowoodwork.co.uk

The Solihull Health Trainer Service, a new and exciting partnership with Solihull Care Trust, launched in September. Based at the You+ shop in Chelmsley Wood, the service is designed to provide one-to- one advice to individuals in North Solihull who require practical support with making changes to their lifestyle.

Contact the Health Trainers on 0800 015 3265

Find out more about the Heath Trainers

Skills for Jobs is a service which supports long term unemployed people in North Solihull get back into work. The service offers free advice, guidance, support and training to adults who live in Chelmsley Wood, Smith’s Wood, Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

We can help with CVs, covering letters, interview techniques, application forms and finding training. A range of other support is also available.

To find out more please contact us on 07825 414 372

The Solihull Learning Consortium is a network where training providers can work together to secure funds, find out what’s going on, share resources and best practice, and promote the services they offer.

Visit solihulltraining.org

If the Colebridge Trust is to improve its effectiveness across all its activities and brands (SUSTAiN, Skills for Jobs, Waterloo, Colebridge Communications, Solihull Learning Consortium and Health Trainers) it needs to be accountable to everyone in the voluntary and community sector in Solihull and needs to help the sector meet its aspirations.

We are keen therefore to increase our membership, which provides an opportunity to:

• Inform our work and the ways in which we can support you
• Keep up to date on current issues and developments
• Network with organisations and people with similar interests
• Get involved in shaping the community in which you live and work
• Determine our response on behalf of the sector to the Solihull Partnership’s future strategy

If you would like more information or would like to apply as a member, please use the forms below or contact Tina Burgess on 0121 711 3148.

Colebridge Trust and SUSTAiN Membership Invitation

Membership application form 2010