Start a chapter
Begin a RelateFirst community where you live
Starting well matters more than starting fast. A RelateFirst™ community begins with a few people meeting regularly, and grows into a chapter as leadership, care and governance mature.
The journey
Four stages, walked with support
Every stage is a stage of growth, not a grade. You are supported at each one.
- 1
Emerging Community
You gather people, meet regularly and learn the framework together. Support and mentoring begin here.
- 2
Provisional Chapter
You have a steady rhythm, leaders in training and the basics of safeguarding and care in place.
- 3
Accredited Chapter
Leadership, governance and delivery standards are met and confirmed through a review conversation.
- 4
Established Chapter
A settled, healthy community that can mentor others and help new communities begin.
Enquiry
Tell us about you and your community
This is an enquiry, not an application form to be judged. A member of the team will reply personally.
