Verve Community CIC

22/10/2026

Last Thursday, Jim Moores(Charms Technology) and I went to the House of Lords; at the invitation of CoramBAAF for the Fostering New Futures event to discuss the Governments intiative to recruit 10000 more fostering households in the next two years. The event, hosted by Lord Russell of Liverpool, Dame Carol Homden meant Jim and I heard from foster carers who demonstrated lovingly how they met the emotional needs of their foster children through play and therapeutic support, together with learning from significant others, to support children after leaving care.
Since then, we have reflected on these conversations. The message was deep, meaningful and affected us profoundly as how we write the next chapter in foster care recruitment and retention within a digital world where technology leads to protect.
We also stopped off on the way, as you do because we're northern; we know it's where meaningful conversations begin sat at a table in comfortable surroundings. Leigh's Tearoom and Community Hub

05/07/2026

Thank God Josh McAllister called this out. Hopefully, he's listened to and those who profit in children's care are removed. It's time for change and it's long overdue.

Josh MacAlister urges Andy Burnham to make children in care his personal mission

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Five years ago, I designed the dress of knitted poppies from a blog I wrote on my website. Women replied, they donated the knitted poppies as we supported the Salford Veterans Breakfast Club, held at Pendleton Church in Salford.
The dress was designed to commemorate Armed Forces Day and honour the women of our community who served with dignity and style when they were needed most.
Today, it is proudly displayed in the window of Leighs Leigh's Tearoom and Community Hub alongside its junior counterpart, both adorned with poppies.Soon, they will move to another new home at 97 Bradshawgate as the Verve Community embarks on its own journey.
Verve Community CIC will offer a pop up facility dedicated to supporting the NHS, Macmillan, mental health charities, and many other local groups and VCSE's to use the space and showcase the services they provide to help the community of Leigh.
It also houses my Independent Foster Care Recruitment and it's digital hub, in partnership with the esteemed David Crack, CDD Services Ltd with Spotlite technology, and Jim Moores, CEO of Charms Technology.
We are committed to advancing the use of digital technology to safeguard data ensure that data sovereignty remains with the individual. It,s an exciting journey and one that I love. It's also fitting that Leigh leads the way, from the High Street because we have a community who cares because of lived experiences.
As always, with the support of Verve’s amazing women who make things happen with little fuss, we'll strive to honour Leigh and its remarkable heritage with style. More updates will follow soon...thaks for your support! x

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

Siblings are priceless,they are family and for children in care, they are everything. We need foster carers to keep siblings together; are you the difference siblings need? If you want to discuss fostering siblings, get in touch and let's make a difference together, the Not for Profit way.

10/06/2026

Welcome to “This is Me,” a podcast by Verve Community CIC, featuring stories from our community to inspire positive change. In this episode, we hear from Jim from Eccles. I know Jim from his work with Tony Beckett at Salford Sailing Group and Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club. Jim shares his journey of growing up with ADHD, undiagnosed and later diagnosed, and how he turned these challenges into strengths with support from those who understand him.

Welcome to “This is Me,” a podcast by Verve Community CIC, featuring stories from our community to inspire positive change. In this episode, we hear from Jim from Eccles. I know Jim from his work with Tony Beckett at Salford Sailing Group and Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club. Jim shares his journey...

31/03/2026

Nonprofit fostering agencies need foster carers with the skills and experience to care for children and make a real difference in their communities. If you want to have chat about fostering , please get in touch because every child matters...