POP ideas is a service delivered by POP and Iridescent Ideas CIC that provides advice for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, whatever size they may be, and whether they are new or established.


On this page you will find case studies from just a few of the many community organisations and groups that have received support and advice from POP ideas.

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Case Studies


"When our income had fallen, we received support to look at diverisfying our income. It's expertise that we just didn't have."

"It's helped us to put a roof over our head and ensure that we're able to deliver our core activities for the next 12 months."

"POP Ideas and the support available are absolutely crucial for organisations like ours."

"In less than a year, I've made an awful lot of progress, and a lot of that has been with POP Ideas' help."

"It's allowed us to be who we are and to reach communities that we might have struggled to reach otherwise."

"POP Ideas are a lifeline for the voluntary sector."

"Our application was a major success because we gained National Lottery funding for a whole year. We wouldn't be here without POP Ideas."

"It's been fantastic to have a network of support, ideas, and real creativity. When we're at a loss, POP Ideas seem to have the answer."

"POP Ideas are so important to the VCSE sector because they're great at offering and signposting you to the support you need."