Love Local with Jennifer Cornish Design
What does it really take to build a thriving community space — one that brings together people from every background, generation, and walk of life? In this episode of Love Local, host Jennifer Cornish sits down with Janine from Educafe, a Community Interest Company that has grown from a small, council-commissioned idea into one of Newbury’s most impactful grassroots community projects. Based at Newbury Library, Educafe now welcomes 150+ people every week, supporting refugees, asylum seekers, families, older residents, volunteers, and local organisations — all under one roof. Janine shares: * How Educafe began with a simple brief — and quickly outgrew expectations * The realities of running a CIC and securing grant funding, including National Lottery support * Why real-life photography and clear branding helped build trust and visibility * The power of public spaces like libraries in strengthening communities * How local businesses, volunteers, and residents play a vital role in sustainability * Why consistency, visibility, and “showing up” matter more than perfection 🔗 Find out more about Educafe: https://www.educafeuk.co.uk [https://www.educafeuk.co.uk] 📍 Follow Educafe on Instagram: @educafeuk For more on Jen and her work creating standout websites for local businesses, visit: https://www.jennifercornish.co.uk [https://www.jennifercornish.co.uk/] This podcast is recorded at and produced by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk
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