Working Together for Greater Community Impact
At Equitraction CIC, we believe that the most effective solutions emerge when organisations, communities and individuals work together.
Whether supporting a carer to overcome a digital challenge, helping a community organisation strengthen its foundations, or developing new opportunities for participation and wellbeing, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We are building relationships with people and organisations who share our commitment to stronger communities, greater inclusion and practical, sustainable change.
Who We Partner With
Community Organisations
We work with charities, CICs, voluntary organisations and community groups that are looking to strengthen their impact and explore new ways of supporting the people they serve.
Partnerships might involve:
- Developing and testing new initiatives
- Improving organisational resilience
- Sharing expertise and resources
- Supporting digital transformation
- Building stronger community networks
- Exploring funding opportunities
Together, we can combine local knowledge, practical experience and shared learning to create positive outcomes for communities.
Funders and Grant Makers
We are interested in working with funders who value innovation, learning and community-led solutions.
Our work focuses on areas including:
- Digital inclusion
- Community wellbeing
- Support for carers
- Organisational development
- Participation and social connection
- Responsible use of technology
As an emerging CIC, we are committed to testing ideas, capturing learning and sharing evidence of what works. We welcome opportunities to discuss pilot programmes, collaborative funding models and longer-term community impact.
Local Authorities and Public Services
We welcome conversations with:
- Local authorities
- NHS and health partners
- Social prescribing teams
- Community development teams
- Housing organisations
We are particularly interested in opportunities where collaborative working can improve access, confidence, participation and independence for local residents.
Businesses and Corporate Partners
Businesses can play an important role in supporting community development.
We are interested in partnerships involving:
- Employee volunteering
- Skills-based support
- Sponsorship
- Equipment donations
- Venue provision
- Joint community projects
- Professional mentoring
We want to create partnerships that deliver meaningful benefits for communities while helping businesses demonstrate their commitment to social value and community engagement.
Technology Partners
We welcome collaboration with technology providers, Microsoft partners, digital inclusion organisations, accessibility specialists and other organisations interested in using technology for social good.
Areas of shared interest include:
- Digital inclusion
- Accessibility
- Assistive technology
- Responsible AI
- Microsoft 365 for charities
- Digital confidence and skills
- Community innovation
We believe technology delivers the greatest value when it is simple, accessible and focused on solving real-world problems.
Current Opportunities
We are currently looking for organisations and individuals who would like to help shape and develop several emerging initiatives.
Digital Support for Carers
We are exploring a community-based model that helps carers and the people they support overcome everyday digital challenges through practical problem-solving, peer support and responsible use of technology.
We’re looking for:
- Carers’ organisations
- Community venues
- Digital inclusion practitioners
- Accessibility specialists
- Funding partners
- People with lived experience
Building Stronger Community Organisations
We are currently testing an approach that helps small charities and community organisations strengthen governance, improve digital systems and become more funding ready.
We’re looking for:
- Community organisations interested in future pilots
- Trustees and volunteer leaders
- Governance specialists
- Digital transformation partners
- Funders interested in organisational resilience
The learning from this work will help us develop future support programmes for the wider voluntary sector.
Community Skate Hub
We are developing an inclusive roller skating initiative that promotes confidence, wellbeing, physical activity and social connection.
We’re looking for:
- Community venues
- Sports and wellbeing partners
- Youth organisations
- Volunteers
- Local sponsors
- Potential delivery partners
This project is currently in development and we welcome conversations with organisations interested in shaping its future.
Volunteers
As Equitraction CIC grows, we hope to create opportunities for volunteers to contribute their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to community projects and organisational development activities.
Whether you have experience in community engagement, digital support, administration, research, communications or project delivery, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We believe volunteering should be flexible, meaningful and mutually beneficial, helping both communities and volunteers grow in confidence and capability.
Why Partner With Equitraction?
Our approach is built on collaboration, learning and practical action.
When you partner with Equitraction CIC, you are helping to:
- Increase digital confidence and inclusion
- Strengthen community organisations
- Support carers and families
- Improve wellbeing and participation
- Test innovative approaches to local challenges
- Build stronger and more connected communities
We are particularly interested in partnerships that bring together different perspectives, experiences and expertise to create solutions that are sustainable, accessible and community-focused.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Whether you are a charity, community group, funder, local authority, business, volunteer or technology partner, we’d love to hear from you.
Some of the most impactful projects begin with a simple conversation. If you share our passion for helping people, strengthening organisations and creating opportunities within communities, let’s explore what we can achieve together.