Plymouth Octopus (POP)

Plymouth Octopus (POP) supports and leads real, purposeful and lasting change in Plymouth.​

We are driven by the energy, passion and skills of local people taking action to make our society and environment a better place to live. A small team of dedicated staff, associates and trustees do this by influencing, connecting, training and creating opportunities. ​

Our values define everything we do: we are committed to building and strengthening trust and relationships; collaborating with others; and being innovative. With all our work, we strive to learn and encourage learning through our actions.

• We advocate and support the growth of active citizens and social connectivity​
• We have a membership of grassroots groups and organisations who we nurture through our core offer.​
• We work strategically to support grassroots organisations, charities and social enterprises. ​

We are known for:​

• Convening and facilitating exciting, innovative spaces in which people connect ​
• Providing excellent advice to grassroots groups​
• Being system thinkers and bringing new ways to understand the challenges we face​
• Our funding advice & support to members ​
• Achieving high levels of success regarding funding applications​
• Our appetite for risk; our willingness to try new things and to learn as we go

Find out more about how we can help you

• Events
• Networks 
• Funding
• Training 
• Book a 1:1 

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