Rooted in Community. Growing Hope. Changing Lives.

Empowering our community, together

Life in Community CIC is a community-led social enterprise. We address the social, emotional and physical challenges faced by our friends and neighbours, together.

Counselling Wellbeing Advocacy Family & youth
An illustration of a diverse Tipton community, founded in Princes End, now serving Tipton
Life in Community CIC Empowering the community through community development

Grown locally for and by local people

Starting out in Princes End, we have grown to support many of our fellow residents right across Tipton, with a key focus on the social, emotional and physical challenges they face.

What we do

Support for every stage of life

A range of services that build the capacity and resilience of local people, whilst responding to community challenges.

A low-cost counselling service for local people aged 18+, delivered by a team of qualified BACP counsellors.

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Exercise, advocacy and wellbeing programmes under one umbrella, safe and inclusive spaces where people can heal, grow and thrive.

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Confidence, wellbeing and holiday activities for children and young people aged 5–16.

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Light Exercise and our Wellbeing Hub, helping residents move, recover and reconnect.

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Speak up with statutory services through Lifeline Advocates, plus the Money Hub for budgeting and practical money help.

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A warm, friendly group tackling isolation, meaningful conversation and new friendships for 55+.

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A busy Lifeline Money Hub session at the community centre
Why we do it

Every resident is an asset

As a group of local residents we love our community and want to see it, and our neighbours, thrive. We recognise the untapped potential here, and we help people believe in themselves.

  • Co-production is at the heart of everything we do, we only do what the community wants.
  • We are from the community, and therefore trusted within Tipton.
  • We have a proven track record of providing impactful services for hundreds of people each year.
  • We are here to serve all generations, from older people, to children and young people.
Get involved

If you'd like someone to get in touch

Whether you want to join an activity, make a referral, or volunteer with us, we'd love to hear from you.

With thanks

Our funders & partners

Our work is only possible thanks to the support of these organisations.

Logos of Life in Community's funders and partners, including Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Sandwell Family Hubs, Barnardo's, Sandwell MBC, NHS Black Country Healthcare, National Lottery Community Fund, Tipton Education Fund, Healthwatch Sandwell and others