Who we are
We are a not-for-profit organisation (a community interest company) that delivers community heritage projects, archaeological excavations and community activities, with and for the community, to save and rebuild both heritage and community.
What we do
“We are a social enterprise delivering community heritage projects and archaeological excavations to save and transform unloved heritage sites into community spaces. In doing so we hope to transform society, promoting community, well-being and heritage over GDP and growth, and founding in both the old and young an appreciation towards both their natural and historic landscape, ensuring the care of these places for future generations”
Why we do what we do
“We are counter-cultural. Our work has already resolved many common issues of today-saving local historic sites and green spaces; improving community relations and friendships; eliminating isolation and loneliness; providing the opportunity for hands-on work, transferable skills and accomplishment; improving both physical and mental health; educating entire communities in their local history; restoring a sense of 'pride of place'; reducing anti-social behaviour of historic sites; providing training in old masonry techniques and craftsmanship; reducing area unemployment; and providing enjoyment, improving well-being”
DREAM lead community heritage projects, community archaeological excavations and community engagement projects to rebuild and transform both our environment and our communities. These projects bring people together from all different backgrounds and of all different ages, under a shared interest. The success of each project is determined by the efforts the local volunteers put in to a project. Within our projects our work experience and training provides those from disadvantaged backgrounds with a lifeline for getting employable skills for employment, and we also support those with disabilities to get in to work.
