Community Roots CIC

Our Story began in March 2013, building on the Community Organising skills we gained by participating in the National Community Organising programme.

Since inception, we have been pioneers of Community Organising in Gloucestershire and have built up a portfolio of evidence to show that using this approach creates positive change.

We work with communities to develop their confidence, use their voices and skills to take action on the things that really matter to them in order to create changes that will have a positive impact on their lives and the wider community.

We are a well formed team with a broad range of skills and we work with a range of community organisations, community members and other community organisers.

Our Team

Penny Liddicot

Penny has worked in communities for more than 30 years and feels passionately about the ability of people as individuals and groups to do amazing things and change the communities we live in.

Most recently Penny has been working to develop the Ewe Space, a community hub in Matson, Gloucester.

Deb Baker

Deb's background is in the Creative Sector with experience in business management. Over the last 20 years, she has been involved with supporting many communities of interest. More recently Deb has been involved in community art initiatives, supporting people to improve mental well-being through creativity.

From 2021 to 2024 Deb has been involved in developing Feeding Gloucestershire.