Community Month: Listening, Connecting and Building Safer Communities Together

June is the Month of Community which recognises the people, volunteers, charities, partnerships and everyday actions that help communities feel safer, more connected and more supported.

People should feel heard, informed and able to access support when they need it.

That means:

• listening to real experiences

• making trusted information easier to find

• helping local partners communicate clearly

• creating accessible tools that support people in everyday moments — not only when something has gone wrong

Strong community is not just a place where services exist - it is and should be a place where people know where to turn.

Community Built in Everyday Moments

Strong communities are not only built through large initiatives or formal strategies - they are built through smaller, everyday actions:

• A neighbour checking in

• A business offering help

• A local authority listening to residents

• A young person feeling able to report a concern

• A safe space being visible when someone feels vulnerable

• A community group sharing trusted information before misinformation spreads

These moments may seem small, but they shape how people feel about their area.

When people feel listened to, they are more likely to speak up.

When they know where support is, they are more likely to use it.

When organisations share information clearly, communities become more resilient.

How imabi Community CIC Supports Safer Communities

imabi Community CIC exists to help people stay safe, connected and informed by making community safety tools and trusted information more accessible.

Through the imabi platform, users can access:

• local updates and relevant information

• support links and guidance

• mapped community places

• reporting routes

• engagement features

• trusted resources from partner organisations

• tools to help people feel more connected while out and about

imabi doesn’t exist to replace local services or frontline support - imabi exists to complement them, bringing them into one place and making them more accessible to people.

It is about connecting communities with the information, resources and routes that already exist, while also helping partners understand what communities are experiencing.

Community Safety Is Shared

No single organisation can crveate safer communities alone.

Community safety involves residents, councils, charities, transport providers, schools, businesses, police, local groups and voluntary organisations all playing a part.

Sometimes that role is formal - sometimes it is as simple as checking in on someone, sharing trusted information, reporting a concern or helping someone find support.

Small actions matter:

• They build trust

• They create connection

• They help people feel less alone

Together, those small actions shape stronger communities.

What We Want to Build

Through imabi Community CIC, our focus is not only on safer places, but on communities where people feel confident enough to participate fully in everyday life.

Communities where:

• people know where to turn for support

• concerns are listened to early

• trusted information is easy to access

• local partners can communicate clearly

• people feel included, informed and connected

That is what stronger communities means to us - not just celebrating community, but strengthening it.