Upturn is dedicated to fostering deep connections within communities — co-designing
and delivering bespoke programmes that generate real, lasting change, addressing the unique
challenges of each locality.
Co-designed with communities. Always with them — never simply for them.
Our community initiatives span from comprehensive funded programmes and commissioned employment support to long-term social value partnerships. Whether we are empowering children and families, guiding residents into sustainable employment, or implementing social value outcomes for organisations including GCHQ and national developers, our approach is consistently rooted in lived experience, genuine collaboration and a commitment to measurable impact.
Major Funded Programmes
We partner with significant funders to design and deliver impactful programmes addressing critical community needs — from social mobility and youth empowerment to place-based employment support and enterprise development. Our focus is on creating sustainable solutions that foster long-term community resilience.
Programme design co-created with community stakeholders
Clear outcome frameworks and evidence-based measurement
Flexible delivery adapting to local context and emerging need
Community capacity-building embedded throughout
Transparent progress reporting to funders and stakeholders
Commissioned Employment Support
Our commissioned employment support services directly assist residents in securing meaningful work. We provide tailored guidance, training and placement assistance — breaking down the barriers to employment and fostering economic stability within local communities.
One-to-one employment guidance and coaching
Barrier identification and holistic support planning
Skills assessment and training pathway design
Employer liaison and job matching support
In-work support during the transition to employment
Strategic Social Value Partnerships
We act as trusted social value partners for organisations including GCHQ, MUSE Developments, universities and national corporates — ensuring their projects deliver tangible benefits beyond commercial objectives. This includes creating local jobs, supporting local supply chains and investing in community infrastructure.
Social value strategy design and planning
Programme delivery and community engagement
Measurement against National TOMs and UN SDGs
Stakeholder reporting and impact communications
Long-term relationship management and evolution
Community Innovation — Co-Design Model
True community innovation only happens when the people most affected are genuinely involved in shaping the solutions. Our community innovation work brings together residents, local organisations, anchor institutions and public sector partners to identify shared challenges and develop practical, sustainable responses.
Step 1 — Listen & Co-Design:
Deep engagement with community voice. Listening sessions, participatory workshops and asset mapping to understand real needs and local strengths — before any programme is designed.
Step 2 — Build & Deliver:
Bespoke programme design and delivery with community partners. Pulling in the right funding, expertise and infrastructure to turn community ideas into funded, practical action.
Step 3 — Measure & Evolve:
Rigorous impact tracking, transparent reporting and continuous improvement. Communities become the primary agents of lasting change — with Upturn providing the strategic scaffolding.
CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
The Community Champion model is one of Upturn's most innovative and effective interventions. Paid transitional roles are offered to individuals who are not yet ready for mainstream employment — providing a structured, supported route back into work with real responsibilities, real pay and a genuinely supportive environment.
Champions work within their own communities, supporting neighbours and peers whilst building their own confidence, skills and employment record. The model has proven transformative for individuals returning to work after long absences, caring responsibilities, or periods of ill health.
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