About Us
Neo Community was established in 2013 in response to a growing need for social support and cohesion within the Wirral community.
Neo stands for NEED, ENGAGE and ORGANISE community-led change. The organisation was established to identify gaps, listen to community voices, empower communities, and facilitate the delivery of activities, campaigns, and strategies to overcome adversity, local issues and increase community participation and pride.
Our founders recognised the challenges faced by individuals from vulnerable backgrounds, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and those struggling with mental health issues, and sought to create a platform for people to connect, share experiences, and receive support.
Over the last ten years, Neo Community has grown to become an award winning provider of food assistance and grassroots help across the Wirral and North Wales. The charity promotes the growth of self-sustaining, resilient communities, and is at the forefront of reducing food waste.
A beacon of hope in the Wirral
From our base at the Beaconsfield Community House, Neo Community has implemented a range of activities and programmes, including:
- Community events like fairs, picnics, and celebrations that bring together people from various backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie.
- Support groups for individuals facing specific challenges, such as mental health issues, disability, or bereavement. These groups provide a safe space to share experiences and receive emotional support.
- Training workshops on various life skills, including financial management, job-seeking techniques, and digital literacy, with the aim of empowering individuals to improve their quality of life and become more self-reliant.
- Social Supermarket and Community Café – Neo Community has nurtured and maintained strong links with local supermarkets and food retailers, allowing us to develop a comprehensive surplus food and supplies offering. We operate a ‘pay-as-you-feel’ system for all of our services.
Proudly achieving charity status in March 2019, Neo Community has continued to broaden, develop and deliver its range of services. In the last 12 months, we have fed 15,680 children, saved £171,000 using surplus food, and engaged with over 12,600 individuals.
Our work in numbers
In our efforts to help tackle food poverty and social isolation, over the last 12 months we have clocked up…
Crisis hampers
Tonnes of surplus
food used
Saved using
surplus food
Individuals engaged
Meet the team
We are extremely honoured to have the most passionate and dedicated team here at Neo Community, with each member committed to playing their part in the teams’ success.
We offer a comprehensive volunteer programme, designed to enrich life skills and to encourage a more diverse range of activities. Most of our volunteers come from the local community, the majority of whom are or have been service users. We currently have 48 core volunteers with around 120 volunteers in total, a few of our team are pictured below:
Sally Baker
Kids Club Lead
Phil Cardus
Director of Strategy and Partnerships
Laura Glover
Community Tutor
Jan Heath
Trustee
Anne Parsons
Trustee
Steve Sullivan
Partnerships and Development Manager
Ema Wilkes
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Alan Woods
Trustee
Get in touch
Neo is committed to promoting the growth of self-sustaining, resilient communities. We are at the forefront of reducing food waste and food insecurity through awareness, education and food provision.