Sunshine House and the Wigan Deal
There’s no shame in being poor unless someone shames you for being poor. At Sunshine House Community Centre, the team takes a fresh approach to community action. Barbara Nettleton, Chief Community Off...
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There’s no shame in being poor unless someone shames you for being poor. At Sunshine House Community Centre, the team takes a fresh approach to community action. Barbara Nettleton, Chief Community Off...
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