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BCEP (Bradford Community Environment Project) is a Bradford based environmental charity aiming to contribute to the sustainable regeneration of Bradford district, through effective environmental programmes, inspired by community need.

Present programmes are:

1) Urban Design Team – enabling local groups to transform areas of derelict or under-loved land into pocket parks, community gardens or playgrounds;

2) WASPS (Wild and Safe Play Spaces) – encouraging children to enjoy outdoor play in natural settings;

3) Grow Organic (Youth) – inspiring children from Bradford’s many communities to garden organically and grow food;

4) Food Links Network (FLiNT) supports local Food co-ops (community green grocers with advice, training, equipment and logistics. Also educates local community groups in healthy eating and 5 A Day.

Independent consultant currently working as the West Midlands Regional Employment Lead for the Valuing People Team.

Will undertake any work linked with social care.

Specialist areas include:

Employment and Learning Disabilities, transformation of Learning Disability services, investigating complex complaints or grievances, conflict resolution, knowledge and senior management experience within local authority and third sector, experience of establishing services overseas, and working in adults and children's services.