Award for online community

Vibrant Communities and Keychange have been awarded “Highly Commended” for their Praise, Prayer and Togetherness online community.  They won this recognition as part of the Great British Care Awards (South West Region).  The partnership between the two charities was nominated under the “Putting People First” category and scooped the award after competing with 12 other organisations and individuals.  “Vibrant Communities’ digital groups have enabled Keychange to enhance wellbeing and provide meaningful experiences for those we support,” said Keychange care provider Martin Farrow. “A more impactful outcome would be hard to find.”

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