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Safety, Hope and Care in the Heart of our Community 

Community House is a unique local facility for children, young people and adults to meet and share. It is not institutionally based but follows the concept of family life like visiting friends. The activities are informal and person centred. We are a vibrant, happy place filled with respect, compassion and confidence, where aspirations and friendships are fostered and thrive. 

Community House’s vision is for a safer, stronger and more cohesive community, with opportunities for self-development and growth being accessible by all members of our community; to work to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Bowmar area of Alloa. 

The family atmosphere that is fostered in Community House provides that safe place for all. 

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Raising self-esteem, self-confidence and aspirations

Community House is situated in an area of high deprivation in the town of Alloa, Clackmannanshire. The aim of the project is to build positive relationships throughout the community by raising self-esteem, self-confidence and aspirations through a wide range of activities. We provide a free service to the community and rely on vital fundraising efforts to sustain our work.

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Meet the Team

Community House have 8 staff members

Shelley-Anne Aitken

Chief Executive Shelley has worked in the Third Sector since the 1990’s and has a wealth of experience that she brings with her – working within Social Work, Criminal Justice and Gender Based Violence.  Shelley has moved Community House from a drop-in centre within the heart of the Mar Policies/Bowmar area, to that of a structured multi-collaborative organisation embracing change and the need to work in conjunction with the local council and other third sector agencies.  Shelley is studying Social Work and has many SVQ’s and HNC’s to boast her knowledge of the sector combined with her knowledge and experience within the third sector.

Sharlene Haggart

Family Practitioner

Sharlene has been employed at Community House for over fourteen years, Sharlene boasts a wealth of experience as a family practitioner, a professional within the third sector who is trained to deliver THRIVE and Own My Life.  Supporting our families and helping to make a difference in their lives is the most satisfying part of the job.

Kelly Tadrowski

Family Practitioner

Kelly has worked at Community House for over eleven years. She has an HNC in Social Services and is trained to deliver THRIVE & Own My Life.  Being able to deliver these group helps to engage with families, achieving successful outcomes and building positive and fundamental relationships with families. Being able to come to work every day and make a difference in families lives is such a big part of the community we work in and makes it all worthwhile.

Danni Batchelor

Family Practitioner

Danni has worked in the Third Sector for 7 years.  She has a BSc in Psychology and has experience in Social Work, Gender-based Violence and Perinatal sectors. Danni has recently qualified as a Own My Life and Triple P group facilitator and hopes to continue to support families in the local area.

Tracy Smith

Practioners Assistant

Tracy is new to the community but brings with her many years of experience. She is qualified as a Triple P and Own My Life facilitator in addition to having been trained in Safe and Together and ASD.  In her previous life, she was a Nanny, who taught through the Montessori method. Tracy loves working within the community and getting to know the families that she supports.

Angela Shaw

Practioners Assistant

Angela works at Community House as a Practitioner’s Assistant and is new to our family.  Angela has been made to feel very welcome from all of our families and staff at Community House.  Angela has recently qualified as a Triple P facilitator and is looking forward to delivering this groupwork and working with local families.

Carly Simpson

Cleaner/Volunteer

Carly came to us as in January 2022 through the government Kickstarter scheme gaining experience and attending training to support her chosen career.  Carly is an integral part of the team and is the cleaner keeping the house spic and span for the families.  Carly also volunteers at our after school groups and is very much loved by our children who attend.

Claire Leister

Student Volunteer

Claire is studying her social work degree and is using Community House as her placement to build her knowledge and skill base in the sector.  Claire is wonderful with our families and a welcome addition to Community House.

We are also supported by a valued team of Voluntary Trustees.

Community House

Community House is a unique local charity (based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire) for children, young people and adults to meet and share.

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Community House
23 Maree Court
Alloa,
Clackmannanshire
FK10 1QE

Community House is the working name of Community House Limited. Registered Office: 23 Maree Court, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1QE. A company limited by guarantee in Scotland (SC268613) and registered as a charity in Scotland (SC035942).

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