# Community-Driven Agencies The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-09-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burton-street-foundation References: [burtonstreet](http://www.burtonstreet.co.uk) The Burton Street Foundation is a [community owned social enterprise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-nonprofit-organization) supporting adult and older children with [learning and physical disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resources-for-autism). In addition to it's specialization in supporting those with a disability, Burton Street offers the general public a wide range of events that aim to strengthen the community, while they also provide meaningful support and encouragement to other community-driven projects. Located in the Hillsborough district of Sheffield, the Burton Street Foundation's community center functions as an event space for neighborhood gatherings or private affairs, while the space is also the home base of over 50 charities, businesses, community organizations and societies. The Burton Street foundation operates on a model similar to that of a charity and seeks to support anything that will benefit the quality of life in the community. **Contact Information** The Burton Street Foundation [website](http://www.burtonstreet.co.uk) The Burton Street Foundation on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/BurtonStreetFoundation/) The Burton Street Foundation on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/burtonst) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Ownership:** The trend for community-driven agencies highlights the opportunity for businesses to explore community ownership models that incentivize local input and participation in decision making. - **Event Spaces:** The trend for community-driven agencies has created opportunities in the event space industry, with businesses able to provide venues that cater to the needs and interests of niche communities. - **Social Enterprise:** The trend for community-driven agencies has highlighted the opportunity for businesses to explore social enterprise models that prioritize the greater good of the community over profits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Charities:** Community-driven agencies provide charities with a model for greater community participation, showcasing opportunities for charities to empower the communities they serve. - **Community Centers:** The Burton Street Foundation's community center highlights the opportunity for businesses to offer flexible, multi-purpose spaces that cater to the needs of diverse community groups. - **Nonprofits:** Community-driven agencies provide nonprofits with a model for operating sustainably while enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purpose-Built Accessible Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purposebuild-library.md) - [Repurposed Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooie-buurt.md) - [Volunteer-Driven Accessibility-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stark-county.md) - [Mental Illness-Focused Clubhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-houses.md) - [Public Accessibility Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-your-convenience.md) - [Neighborhood-Like Retirement Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobham-bowers.md) - [Batten Disease-Focused Charity Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batten-disease.md) - [Timber-Centric Non-Profit Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cleveland-foundation.md) - [Cricket-Focused Sensory Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-sensory-room.md)