About Us
Make a Difference in Powys – One Action at a Time
Better Lives in Powys (BLIP) advocates for fairness, reduces hardship, and gives local people a voice.
We focus on:
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Organising campaigns to raise awareness of local issues and give communities a platform.
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Fair access: Ensuring everyone in Powys has the same opportunities and support, wherever they live.
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Removing barriers: Highlighting delays and obstacles in services and clearly communicating solutions.
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People’s voices: Making sure decisions reflect the real experiences of those affected.
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Transparency and accountability: Challenging policies and systems that create hardship and demanding clear, honest communication from decision-makers.
BLIP is independent and community-led. We work alongside official programmes and local initiatives, amplifying voices, coordinating practical action, and creating positive change across Powys.
Why Better Lives in Powys Exists.
Make a Difference in Powys – One Action at a Time
Why We Exist:
Powys is a rural county with unique challenges — distance, transport, and stretched services affect access to essential support. Residents face difficulties including food insecurity, lack of housing, and barriers to services.
BLIP campaigns for local people, challenges policies that create hardship, and ensures everyone can live with dignity and wellbeing.
Working Alongside Official Programmes:
BLIP is grant-funded by Trussell and supported by Llandrindod Wells and Brecon foodbanks. We collaborate with local initiatives to tackle food poverty, access to services, and other hardships, while amplifying community priorities.
BLIP is not a service provider — we connect, amplify, and coordinate so local energy turns into practical action.
Our Approach
BLIP is guided by shared principles:
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Listening First: Valuing lived experiences alongside evidence and policy
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Clarity Over Noise: Presenting issues in accessible, actionable ways
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Respectful Challenge: Questioning systems and policies, not individuals
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Long-Term Thinking: Focusing on sustainable solutions that benefit communities
Our independence allows us to highlight residents’ experiences, engage with policies, and ensure local voices drive change.