Everyone should have the opportunity to shape their own life and the place where they live.
Everyone should have the opportunity to shape their own life.
Everyone should have the opportunity to shape the place where they live.
When people have a voice, communities become stronger. When communities become stronger, everybody benefits.
That’s why every part of The Calico Group works alongside customers and communities to create opportunities, build trust and help people live the best life they can.
A community of people, working together with customers to close the equality gap and to show others how we create a fairer societyThe Calico Group vision
One Calico, because people’s lives don’t fit into neat boxes
A safe home. Good health. Meaningful work. Financial security. Relationships. Confidence. Independence.
Each affects the others.
People’s lives do not fit neatly into services, so neither does our approach. Through One Calico, different services, colleagues, customers, volunteers and partners work together to make it easier for people to access the support, expertise and opportunities they need.
Because when support is connected, more becomes possible.
Here’s what we do.
What becomes possible
The real value of One Calico is not in the services we provide. It’s in what happens when those services work together.
People move from homelessness into settled homes. People rebuild their lives through recovery and find employment.
Survivors find safety and support. Older people stay independent for longer.
People gain confidence, skills and opportunities for the future.
Some of our best work happens where housing, health, support, care, recovery, skills and community action come together around real lives and real needs.
Real stories. Real insight.
Understanding creates change.
The stories we tell help shine a light on experiences that are often misunderstood, overlooked or hidden.
Through lived experience, creativity, research and storytelling we share insight, challenge stigma and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
These stories provide a different perspective on the issues affecting people and communities, whilst celebrating resilience, achievement and positive change.
A community where everybody matters
Strong communities create better outcomes for individuals.
Customers told us they want to feel safe, listened to, respected and valued. They want organisations they can trust. They want opportunities to influence decisions and shape the places where they live.
That means our role goes beyond providing services.
We work alongside customers, community groups, volunteers and partners to strengthen local relationships, create opportunities, attract investment and support people to influence decisions that affect their lives.
We believe people should not simply receive services. They should help shape them.
Work for us
A career with purpose.
Every role contributes to making a real difference.
From frontline support and care to housing, digital, governance, communications and leadership, our people help create opportunities for others every day.
Join a community united by a shared purpose and a belief in people’s potential.
Calico Careers
Work with us
Strong partnerships create stronger communities.
We work with commissioners, local authorities, the NHS, charities, businesses, funders and community organisations to create better outcomes for people and places.
Whether you’re looking to commission services, develop a partnership, fund innovation or tackle local challenges, we’d love to work together.
Become a supplierWhether someone comes to us looking for a home, support, recovery, care, employment or a fresh start, our purpose remains the same:
To make a real difference to people’s lives.
Together, we’re building stronger communities so more people can live the best life they can.
