Kate Faulkes of Barnsley Council explains the radical change in governance and culture that the Council began and its impact on community well being and development.
This document provides background information on the Stable Way Residents Association (RA) in London, which was established in 2010 to give residents a formal voice. It outlines the RA's aims, some funding secured for activities, site redevelopment, and football program. It also discusses lessons learned around managing expectations, understanding community values around involvement, ensuring equal opportunities, and challenges maintaining full participation in RA officer roles. The key ingredients for the RA's success identified are legal/advocacy support, community development approach, local authority backing, and employment of a Traveller participation worker.
Benefits of Residents Groups
Residents groups and tenants associations aim to empower housing residents to have more say in their communities and homes. They work to improve housing services and neighborhoods by dealing with resident concerns, campaigning for improvements, and consulting with landlords and other agencies on issues affecting residents. They also organize social activities to build community. Involvement in residents groups benefits both residents and landlords by improving services, building community spirit, and giving residents more influence over their housing conditions.
Tom Addistcott Co-production: how a community successfully acquired £1.2 mil...Bethan Roper
Tom Addiscott
Co-production: How a community successfully acquired £1.2 million.
The Ynysybwl Vision aims for a more green, sustainable and highly networked valley with community owned assets, businesses and activities. Through utilising asset based approaches and the principles of co-production a community come together to successfully acquire £1.2million from the create your space fund, the funding will be used drive forward the long term vision of the people of Ynysybwl. Ynysybwl Regeneration Partnership are keen to share their learning with others including their successes, learning and challenges going forward.
WfCAP and CAPs in Wiltshire have had a positive impact in 2014 by connecting communities and increasing participation. 12 of the 18 Community Areas have active CAPs supported by WfCAP. These CAPs involve over 80% of parish councils and average 25 partners from various sectors. They communicate with over 20,000 residents locally and online. 422 volunteers contributed over 22,000 hours through the 12 CAPs. WfCAP also works closely with Wiltshire Council and other organizations to engage communities and address local priorities.
Neighbourhood Democracy: A Tale of Two NeighbourhoodsCitizen Network
Springfield in Wigan and the Village of Netherton, Sefton mobilized their communities to support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Springfield, over 100 streets invited neighbors to look out for each other. Neighbors offered help, shared resources, and organized social and wellness activities. In Netherton, over 250 people participated weekly in street exercises and other programs. Both communities supported local services and vulnerable groups. The strong sense of community and neighborly support has benefited residents' well-being and lowered emergency needs compared to other areas. Going forward, both communities want more control over local assets and decision making.
The document discusses the UK government's Big Society initiative which aims to empower local communities and individuals by transferring power away from central government and encouraging social action and volunteering. It outlines how the government is supporting this through programs like the National Citizen Service, community organizing funds, and new localism laws. However, critics argue it is vague and may be used to justify spending cuts. The role of volunteering in the Big Society and challenges in Portsmouth are also discussed.
workshop delivered at SMART event
please note this presentation was delivered as speaker support material and is intended for reference by attendees not for use as a stand-alone resource
This document provides background information on the Stable Way Residents Association (RA) in London, which was established in 2010 to give residents a formal voice. It outlines the RA's aims, some funding secured for activities, site redevelopment, and football program. It also discusses lessons learned around managing expectations, understanding community values around involvement, ensuring equal opportunities, and challenges maintaining full participation in RA officer roles. The key ingredients for the RA's success identified are legal/advocacy support, community development approach, local authority backing, and employment of a Traveller participation worker.
Benefits of Residents Groups
Residents groups and tenants associations aim to empower housing residents to have more say in their communities and homes. They work to improve housing services and neighborhoods by dealing with resident concerns, campaigning for improvements, and consulting with landlords and other agencies on issues affecting residents. They also organize social activities to build community. Involvement in residents groups benefits both residents and landlords by improving services, building community spirit, and giving residents more influence over their housing conditions.
Tom Addistcott Co-production: how a community successfully acquired £1.2 mil...Bethan Roper
Tom Addiscott
Co-production: How a community successfully acquired £1.2 million.
The Ynysybwl Vision aims for a more green, sustainable and highly networked valley with community owned assets, businesses and activities. Through utilising asset based approaches and the principles of co-production a community come together to successfully acquire £1.2million from the create your space fund, the funding will be used drive forward the long term vision of the people of Ynysybwl. Ynysybwl Regeneration Partnership are keen to share their learning with others including their successes, learning and challenges going forward.
WfCAP and CAPs in Wiltshire have had a positive impact in 2014 by connecting communities and increasing participation. 12 of the 18 Community Areas have active CAPs supported by WfCAP. These CAPs involve over 80% of parish councils and average 25 partners from various sectors. They communicate with over 20,000 residents locally and online. 422 volunteers contributed over 22,000 hours through the 12 CAPs. WfCAP also works closely with Wiltshire Council and other organizations to engage communities and address local priorities.
Neighbourhood Democracy: A Tale of Two NeighbourhoodsCitizen Network
Springfield in Wigan and the Village of Netherton, Sefton mobilized their communities to support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Springfield, over 100 streets invited neighbors to look out for each other. Neighbors offered help, shared resources, and organized social and wellness activities. In Netherton, over 250 people participated weekly in street exercises and other programs. Both communities supported local services and vulnerable groups. The strong sense of community and neighborly support has benefited residents' well-being and lowered emergency needs compared to other areas. Going forward, both communities want more control over local assets and decision making.
The document discusses the UK government's Big Society initiative which aims to empower local communities and individuals by transferring power away from central government and encouraging social action and volunteering. It outlines how the government is supporting this through programs like the National Citizen Service, community organizing funds, and new localism laws. However, critics argue it is vague and may be used to justify spending cuts. The role of volunteering in the Big Society and challenges in Portsmouth are also discussed.
workshop delivered at SMART event
please note this presentation was delivered as speaker support material and is intended for reference by attendees not for use as a stand-alone resource
Norwich City Council: creating spaces for communityCitizen Network
The document discusses the Norwich City Council's Community Enabling Team and its approach to creating spaces for community involvement and empowerment. Some of the key aspects of their approach include reframing conversations to focus on how they can help communities rather than telling them what was done, building relationships and trust, defining success based on what neighborhoods want rather than what institutions want, and enabling neighborhood decision making. Specific programs discussed include grants for community projects, digital sharing platforms, community gardens and art projects, community meals, and evaluating programs from a community perspective to inform future initiatives. The overall aim is to shift to a more citizen-driven and bottom-up approach that empowers communities and creates space for them to thrive rather than just providing
Six years of the Kilimani Project Foundation, 2018irunguh
This October 2018, the Kilimani Project Foundation marked six years of place-based organising in Kilimani ward, Nairobi county, Kenya. More www.kilimani.co.ke Twitter @kilimanispeaks
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
Presentations brought to you by www.salisburyanglican.org.uk
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This document summarizes a new funding program called "Bridging Divides" for London. It has three key funding programs: Connecting the Capital, Positive Transitions, and Advice and Support. These programs aim to reduce inequalities, enable voice and representation, and support Londoners experiencing disadvantage through important life transitions. The document provides details on the types of projects and organizations that will be funded under each program, including civil society organizations, community projects, advice services, and more. It also describes a Small Grants program that provides funding between £1,000-£10,000.
The document discusses the current state of libraries in England and a path forward through "Universal Offers". It notes that since 2006, library usage has declined while staff and locations have been reduced due to government funding cuts. However, libraries remain highly satisfied services. It proposes four "Universal Offers" of reading, information, digital access, and health to demonstrate libraries' contributions and allow innovative, collaborative solutions to ensure their sustainability. The offers provide a joint vision, advocacy, and means to develop new initiatives and share resources.
Voluntary Action Leicestershire provides information on upcoming changes to welfare reform taking effect in April 2013. Key changes include benefits cap, council tax benefit, child benefit, disability living allowance, employment support allowance, housing benefit, and the bedroom tax. The document notes that the cumulative impact of these changes will hit the most vulnerable hardest. It provides contact information for Voluntary Action Leicestershire and several national campaigns addressing the welfare reforms.
Be inspired by several of the Rotarians and Rotaractors honored as People of Action: Young Innovators during Rotary Day at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya. These young leaders, all under age 35, have been recognized for their commitment to solving problems with measurable and lasting results, helping to connect local issues with global concerns.
Service Design in Government - Thriving Families in DerbyshireInnovation_Unit
This document summarizes a project called Thriving Families that aims to redesign support for families with complex needs. It begins by sharing the story of Alison, a woman providing care for many family members, to illustrate the complex realities families face. The project used ethnographic research, resource mapping, and co-design with families to develop a new understanding of families' needs and perspectives. This led to new principles for services, such as building trust, flexibility, and a focus on long-term outcomes. Prototypes were created for integrated working between services, community-led support, and family-led support. The document discusses next steps to implement and spread these new models.
LIVING SPORT, a County Sports Partnership, received funding from Age UK to deliver a dance and movement project for older adults from 2007-2012. The project engaged over 800 participants through various class types held in community and sheltered housing venues. Outcomes included physical and mental health benefits for participants and greater understanding of older adult needs for LIVING SPORT. Methods included establishing and supporting classes with training, funding, and older adult-focused marketing.
Every year, Rotary announces new products and services. Join us for a recap of what happened in 2019, and get a preview of what is coming next year. Our panel will share how you can get the most value from these new products, and explore what your dues do for you.
The document summarizes the history and activities of Holy Trinity Partnership Centre over the past 25 years. It started as a church building in Newark that became too small, so a large marquee was used to hold events. In 2004-2005, plans were made to transform the space into a multi-functional community and partnership center, which opened in October 2005. The center now hosts various community groups and events on a regular basis. It discusses the next stage of evolution called the "Neighbourhood Challenge" to further involve the community.
Presented by the Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent's Sajid Hasjmi MBE.
Tackling the challenge of infrastructure for 2020 and beyond was the main theme the presentation.
Find out about details about the Evolve conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Active Nation is a charity that operates 7 leisure venues across the city offering activities for people aged 0 to 100, including free swim for under 8s and over 50s and swim lessons. They are looking to engage more with families, take a non-sport approach to health and physical activity, do outreach away from venues, help other organizations with writing funding bids, and seek new partners and funding opportunities to co-produce community projects that bring together all generations.
Craft Tea Ladies offers arts and craft activities, local workshops, and community outreach and support focused on health in the Millbrook area. They are looking for new group members, community contacts, networking opportunities, and co-production partners to seek funding and reduce costs together. They also want opportunities to work with all generations.
Solent Youth Action provides volunteering opportunities and youth clubs for young people aged 13-25 in the local community, including those with disabilities. They offer validated emotional first aid training for professionals working with youth and provide accreditation for the work of young people. Solent Youth Action is looking for young people to participate in projects and attend clubs, participants for emotional first aid training, and partners to jointly seek funding and reduce costs.
Portsmouth presentation 11th march 2014 (v2) for blogJohn Smith
Giles Piercy from Locality Matters gave a presentation about their work with the White City Estate community in London. They have taken over running services like the community center and parenting programs. Locality Matters is also exploring taking on more services from the local council like social care, repairs, and reviews of all council services. Some key lessons they have learned include having a strong community leader, acquiring a community asset like the center, replacing rather than augmenting existing services, improving branding and marketing, choosing attractive services to take over, and working from an asset-based view of the community's skills rather than focusing on deficiencies. Their goal is to empower the community to better deliver and manage local services.
clts in a rural context (hannah fleetwood)CecileCLT
Rural communities in Britain face several challenges including lower earnings, higher house prices, an aging population, and declining services. While only 19% of people in England live in rural areas, British community land trusts (CLTs) are predominantly a rural phenomenon, with 90% located in rural places. Rural CLTs have emerged as a response to threats around housing affordability and sustainability of rural communities. They typically develop housing with either a "go it alone" model or through partnerships with housing associations who can provide development expertise and manage the housing. Organizing rural communities to support CLTs can be difficult due to small populations, isolation, and entrenched views, requiring efforts like networking and training.
This document discusses community engagement in the current climate. It provides examples of different approaches to community engagement from local authorities in England and Scotland. It compares resident-led and council-led partnerships, examining their advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses the roles of councillors in developing new relationships with communities and engaging communities through social media.
The document describes a new Thriving Communities model being piloted in Derbyshire County Council to improve outcomes for families and communities. The model aims to narrow the gap between service provision and community needs by taking a more collaborative, community-led approach. It will be piloted in four local areas through connected teams, community outreach, and supporting community networks and informal support systems among families. The goal is to empower communities and make services more responsive to local needs.
This document summarizes the work of a large UK community grant maker charity that has invested £297 million in 42,000 charities over 25 years. It discusses the types of charities and projects it funds, which focus on lasting changes that help disadvantaged people. It also outlines the support it provides applicants and grantees, such as guidance on demonstrating impact, fundraising assistance, and promoting grantees' work. A survey of over 650 past grantees found that most are pursuing additional funding sources and cutting costs, and need support with core costs, fundraising, and business planning.
Norwich City Council: creating spaces for communityCitizen Network
The document discusses the Norwich City Council's Community Enabling Team and its approach to creating spaces for community involvement and empowerment. Some of the key aspects of their approach include reframing conversations to focus on how they can help communities rather than telling them what was done, building relationships and trust, defining success based on what neighborhoods want rather than what institutions want, and enabling neighborhood decision making. Specific programs discussed include grants for community projects, digital sharing platforms, community gardens and art projects, community meals, and evaluating programs from a community perspective to inform future initiatives. The overall aim is to shift to a more citizen-driven and bottom-up approach that empowers communities and creates space for them to thrive rather than just providing
Six years of the Kilimani Project Foundation, 2018irunguh
This October 2018, the Kilimani Project Foundation marked six years of place-based organising in Kilimani ward, Nairobi county, Kenya. More www.kilimani.co.ke Twitter @kilimanispeaks
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
Presentations brought to you by www.salisburyanglican.org.uk
Presentations are copyright – however if you would like to have a copy of this please put your request to Email: comms@salisbury.anglican.org
This document summarizes a new funding program called "Bridging Divides" for London. It has three key funding programs: Connecting the Capital, Positive Transitions, and Advice and Support. These programs aim to reduce inequalities, enable voice and representation, and support Londoners experiencing disadvantage through important life transitions. The document provides details on the types of projects and organizations that will be funded under each program, including civil society organizations, community projects, advice services, and more. It also describes a Small Grants program that provides funding between £1,000-£10,000.
The document discusses the current state of libraries in England and a path forward through "Universal Offers". It notes that since 2006, library usage has declined while staff and locations have been reduced due to government funding cuts. However, libraries remain highly satisfied services. It proposes four "Universal Offers" of reading, information, digital access, and health to demonstrate libraries' contributions and allow innovative, collaborative solutions to ensure their sustainability. The offers provide a joint vision, advocacy, and means to develop new initiatives and share resources.
Voluntary Action Leicestershire provides information on upcoming changes to welfare reform taking effect in April 2013. Key changes include benefits cap, council tax benefit, child benefit, disability living allowance, employment support allowance, housing benefit, and the bedroom tax. The document notes that the cumulative impact of these changes will hit the most vulnerable hardest. It provides contact information for Voluntary Action Leicestershire and several national campaigns addressing the welfare reforms.
Be inspired by several of the Rotarians and Rotaractors honored as People of Action: Young Innovators during Rotary Day at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya. These young leaders, all under age 35, have been recognized for their commitment to solving problems with measurable and lasting results, helping to connect local issues with global concerns.
Service Design in Government - Thriving Families in DerbyshireInnovation_Unit
This document summarizes a project called Thriving Families that aims to redesign support for families with complex needs. It begins by sharing the story of Alison, a woman providing care for many family members, to illustrate the complex realities families face. The project used ethnographic research, resource mapping, and co-design with families to develop a new understanding of families' needs and perspectives. This led to new principles for services, such as building trust, flexibility, and a focus on long-term outcomes. Prototypes were created for integrated working between services, community-led support, and family-led support. The document discusses next steps to implement and spread these new models.
LIVING SPORT, a County Sports Partnership, received funding from Age UK to deliver a dance and movement project for older adults from 2007-2012. The project engaged over 800 participants through various class types held in community and sheltered housing venues. Outcomes included physical and mental health benefits for participants and greater understanding of older adult needs for LIVING SPORT. Methods included establishing and supporting classes with training, funding, and older adult-focused marketing.
Every year, Rotary announces new products and services. Join us for a recap of what happened in 2019, and get a preview of what is coming next year. Our panel will share how you can get the most value from these new products, and explore what your dues do for you.
The document summarizes the history and activities of Holy Trinity Partnership Centre over the past 25 years. It started as a church building in Newark that became too small, so a large marquee was used to hold events. In 2004-2005, plans were made to transform the space into a multi-functional community and partnership center, which opened in October 2005. The center now hosts various community groups and events on a regular basis. It discusses the next stage of evolution called the "Neighbourhood Challenge" to further involve the community.
Presented by the Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent's Sajid Hasjmi MBE.
Tackling the challenge of infrastructure for 2020 and beyond was the main theme the presentation.
Find out about details about the Evolve conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Active Nation is a charity that operates 7 leisure venues across the city offering activities for people aged 0 to 100, including free swim for under 8s and over 50s and swim lessons. They are looking to engage more with families, take a non-sport approach to health and physical activity, do outreach away from venues, help other organizations with writing funding bids, and seek new partners and funding opportunities to co-produce community projects that bring together all generations.
Craft Tea Ladies offers arts and craft activities, local workshops, and community outreach and support focused on health in the Millbrook area. They are looking for new group members, community contacts, networking opportunities, and co-production partners to seek funding and reduce costs together. They also want opportunities to work with all generations.
Solent Youth Action provides volunteering opportunities and youth clubs for young people aged 13-25 in the local community, including those with disabilities. They offer validated emotional first aid training for professionals working with youth and provide accreditation for the work of young people. Solent Youth Action is looking for young people to participate in projects and attend clubs, participants for emotional first aid training, and partners to jointly seek funding and reduce costs.
Portsmouth presentation 11th march 2014 (v2) for blogJohn Smith
Giles Piercy from Locality Matters gave a presentation about their work with the White City Estate community in London. They have taken over running services like the community center and parenting programs. Locality Matters is also exploring taking on more services from the local council like social care, repairs, and reviews of all council services. Some key lessons they have learned include having a strong community leader, acquiring a community asset like the center, replacing rather than augmenting existing services, improving branding and marketing, choosing attractive services to take over, and working from an asset-based view of the community's skills rather than focusing on deficiencies. Their goal is to empower the community to better deliver and manage local services.
clts in a rural context (hannah fleetwood)CecileCLT
Rural communities in Britain face several challenges including lower earnings, higher house prices, an aging population, and declining services. While only 19% of people in England live in rural areas, British community land trusts (CLTs) are predominantly a rural phenomenon, with 90% located in rural places. Rural CLTs have emerged as a response to threats around housing affordability and sustainability of rural communities. They typically develop housing with either a "go it alone" model or through partnerships with housing associations who can provide development expertise and manage the housing. Organizing rural communities to support CLTs can be difficult due to small populations, isolation, and entrenched views, requiring efforts like networking and training.
This document discusses community engagement in the current climate. It provides examples of different approaches to community engagement from local authorities in England and Scotland. It compares resident-led and council-led partnerships, examining their advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses the roles of councillors in developing new relationships with communities and engaging communities through social media.
The document describes a new Thriving Communities model being piloted in Derbyshire County Council to improve outcomes for families and communities. The model aims to narrow the gap between service provision and community needs by taking a more collaborative, community-led approach. It will be piloted in four local areas through connected teams, community outreach, and supporting community networks and informal support systems among families. The goal is to empower communities and make services more responsive to local needs.
This document summarizes the work of a large UK community grant maker charity that has invested £297 million in 42,000 charities over 25 years. It discusses the types of charities and projects it funds, which focus on lasting changes that help disadvantaged people. It also outlines the support it provides applicants and grantees, such as guidance on demonstrating impact, fundraising assistance, and promoting grantees' work. A survey of over 650 past grantees found that most are pursuing additional funding sources and cutting costs, and need support with core costs, fundraising, and business planning.
The role of HAs in CLH projects Anna JamesHACThousing
Plus Dane Group is a large housing association in northwest England that owns and manages over 18,000 homes. They have partnered with local communities on several housing projects, such as Granby 4 Streets which involved refurbishing homes and transferring ownership to a community land trust. Welsh Streets was a project that included demolition, refurbishment, and new construction of 189 homes through public-private partnerships. Kirkby involved building 71 new homes through a cooperative to regenerate the town center. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in and trust between stakeholders, sharing resources, and communicating sensitively.
Saxilby with Ingelby Neighbourhood Development Plancommunitylincs
This document discusses the community engagement efforts of the Saxilby with Ingleby Neighborhood Development Plan Steering Group. It outlines that an earlier plan failed due to lack of community engagement. The relaunched group in 2015 has had consistent membership and worked to ensure all community members feel valued and listened to. Their engagement efforts have included questionnaires, consultation events, working with local schools, social media outreach, and leveraging existing community groups. These efforts have led to successful turnout and feedback at community awareness consultations. Upcoming plans include further work with local schools and a business event.
This presentation is a brief view in to our attitude to "giving back" to your community, and the responsibility that all businesses have to support their local community.
Putting the Public into Public Services - #ppps14 Kathryn Wane
Slides from SCVO's Putting the Public into Public Services event held in Edinburgh on Friday 25th July. Contributions from: Katie Kelly, Strategic Manager of Vibrant Communities, East Ayrshire; Ella Simpson, Director at Edinburgh Council of Voluntary Organisations & Kevin Dicks, Chief Executive of Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils.
How to set up, run and sustain a community hub to transform local service provision
This presentation contains:
An overview of Community Hubs
What they are and the benefits they bring
Examples of hubs in practice
Tips for setting up and sustaining community hubs.
This document summarizes a learning event about community-led housing and the role of housing associations. It discusses how housing associations can strengthen communities by focusing on community strengths rather than just needs, and provides examples of community-led housing projects involving housing co-ops, community-based housing, and community-owned housing. It then describes elements of community-led housing projects, principles of community leadership, and both successes and barriers to community-led projects.
The community engagement strategy of the London Borough of Havering aims to engage residents and foster active citizenship. It has three main goals: making residents active citizens through volunteering and community involvement; ensuring accessible channels for residents to engage with the council; and supporting the voluntary and community sector as key partners. The strategy was developed based on resident feedback that they want involvement in important decisions affecting them and access to the council, and are proud to live in Havering.
The document summarizes a project by the community group "We're Wereham, We're Together" to build a new community hall in Wereham, UK. The current hall is beyond repair and structurally unsafe. Through consultations, the group found community needs including activities for youth and older residents to combat isolation. The new hall will address these needs with activities and groups. Support from Village SOS and CAN helped the group strengthen their funding plan, convert to CIO status, and secure lottery and council funding to progress the project.
Slides from a presentation designed to help you map your community business on a page, whether established or just an idea. This supports the talk given by Power to Change at the Eden Project, as part of the Big Lunch Extras programme.
This document discusses the re-focusing of public services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. Drivers for change include drops in public sector funding, demographic changes, increased demand, and national reforms. A new service called Vibrant Communities was created by combining over 100 employees from various departments. Vibrant Communities takes an asset-based approach, focusing on community-led action plans, volunteering, and connecting community assets. These plans have led to increased community involvement, new organizations, and communities taking a more proactive role in their development. Small community projects have had big impacts through activities like litter cleaning, crowdfunding, and youth programs.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a National Volunteering Forum organized by NCVO and AVM. The forum focused on engaging volunteers and paid staff. It included presentations on developing shared principles between volunteers and staff from sector perspectives, as well as case studies from organizations on their approaches. Breakout discussion groups also took place on making decisions around paid and volunteer roles, and challenges faced. The forum concluded with reflections on recognizing, reconnecting and reimagining volunteering in the future, the role of volunteer leadership, and next steps.
Learn about how to become a member at the Melrose Senior Community Center. Learn why membership is so important, what we will do with your membership funds, and what our goals are for the future. It takes all of us to make this place GREAT!
This document discusses community led housing and the role of Plus Dane Group, a large housing association in the UK. It provides case studies of partnerships between Plus Dane and local communities in Welsh Streets, Kirkby, and Granby. These partnerships involved community engagement, new affordable housing development, and regeneration projects. The document emphasizes that genuine partnerships are formed when housing associations provide resources and capacity while communities bring local expertise, passion, and understanding to drive change. Lessons learned include the need for buy-in, trust, shared resources, and robust communication between all stakeholders.
The Green Academies Project provides formal training, wider engagement opportunities, and apprenticeships for youth focusing on conservation and the natural environment. It started in 2009 with 2 formal partners and has since expanded to 8 partners and working with over 20 local organizations. The project has exceeded targets for accreditations, volunteer participation, and apprenticeships while raising additional funds and making improvements to national trust sites and urban green spaces. Challenges include capacity, accessibility, funding changes, sustaining partnerships, and planning for a changing climate. Learning outcomes include understanding urban communities' relationship with nature, practical conservation skills, partnership working, opportunities for social change funding, and growing support.
The Rotary Club of Luanshya drilled a deep water well and installed a durable hand pump to provide clean water for a school in Zambia that previously had only a polluted well. The project aims to expand to provide water, sanitation facilities and hygiene training to additional schools in the region. The Rotary Club of Booragoon is seeking support from other clubs in District 9465 to help fund a matching grant project that would drill wells, build toilets and train communities at 3 schools for $10,000 per school. Participating clubs would support the Rotary Foundation and international service while improving access to water and sanitation.
Investor deck detailing disruptive marketability of a process to address housing crisis based in Washington DC. Deck reveals the NPO's strategic tactical approach and investment opportunities.
This document discusses co-operative and social housing models in the UK. It provides information on:
- The Confederation of Co-operative Housing, which promotes co-operative housing and assists organizations with governance and service delivery.
- Examples of co-operative housing partnerships between housing associations and local co-ops that manage housing.
- Barriers to growth in co-operative housing like perceptions, relevance, image, and normal barriers like funding and land access.
- Innovations that can help overcome barriers and further the growth of co-operative housing.
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Networked Energy: Energy independence for AlderneyCitizen Network
by Chris Cook and Marcus Saul, Island Power
As Research Fellows at the Institute for Strategy, Resilience and Security, at University College, London, Marcus Saul and Chris Cook researched and developed the Pacific Natural Grid resource resilience strategy.
Here they explain how Denmark has led the way in creating sustainable networks of community-based energy production and distribution.
This has been transformative for Denmark, enabling it to become independent from the oil and gas industry’s dominance. But it is also transformative for communities, who are now creating their own energy economies.
Dr Dave Beck gave this talk for Part 5 of the ‘Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife’ webinar series, hosted by Citizen Network.
In his presentation Dr Beck discusses the harms caused by the monopolisation of supermarkets in the food industry. He also explores the positive possibilities of local currencies.
Dr Beck is a Lecturer at the University of Salford, Manchester.
The webinar recording is available to watch on Citizen Network's website at: www.citizen-network.org
This document discusses key issues in disability and aged care systems and proposes ways to advance citizenship rights through self-directed support. It advocates for personal budgets and upstream solutions to prevent crises. It also highlights the need for innovation from communities, professionals, and individuals to develop sustainable and inclusive systems that respect people's freedom, support, participation, and citizenship.
Sabrina Espeleta of War on Want outlines the enormous and growing level of world hunger. She explains how a few global corporations control the vast majority of food production and supply and markets exploit the food market, leaving communities, especially in the Global South at great disadvantage. Local peasant farmers are now organising to achieve food sovereignty, seeking to farm in ways in harmony with nature and to meet local needs. The Global North needs to respect the rights and autonomy of these people rather than to continue the pattern of exploitation.
This presentation was given on 6 July in Part 4 of a webinar series on grassroots policies for farming, food and wildlife.
Watch the recording at: https://citizen-network.org
Simon Duffy was asked by the Mayor’s Greater Manchester Charity and UBI Lab Manchester to talk at a recent roundtable event on the relevance of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the problem of homelessness.
These are the slides from that talk. In summary Duffy argued that UBI is relevant to reducing homelessness in two slightly different ways:
1. UBI would help prevent homelessness - UBI addresses the inequalities in income and housing that create the risk of homelessness.
2. UBI would help people escape homelessness - UBI gives people a vital tool which significantly helps people change their situation in times of crisis.
Find more free resources on basic income at: www.citizen-network.org
A presentation for the One Yorkshire Committee introducing Democratic Yorkshire - a voluntary alliance consisting of a group of organisations and individuals interested in planning a better future for our County through modern democratic means secured in a written constitution.
In this presentation exploring planning law, Laird Ryan talks us through the planning process, explores what we can and can't influence and helps us consider how best to create real, organic and local alliances that make the best use of our energy.
To find out more about the Neighbourhood Democracy Movement please visit: https://neighbourhooddemocracy.org
Citizenship is our Business - The Avivo StoryCitizen Network
Avivo is one of the founding organisations in Citizen Network. they are also pioneers in self-direction and personalised support in Australia. Over the past few years they have been reorganising themselves around the principle that everyone is a citizen - and supporting everyone, including paid staff, to be citizens is their central purpose. Avivo are also leading Citizen Network's Rethinking Organisations programme and networking with other organisations on this journey.
Dr Simon Duffy spoke to Doncaster's Mental Wellbeing Alliance about the importance of thinking about what good help really means. He explored the importance of shifting power, resources and thinking upstream.
Markus Vähälä, CEO of Citizen Network, outlined the development of the cooperative as a framework to support the further development of Citizen Network as part of the 2022 Building Citizen network Together events hosted by Eberswalde University.
At BuildingCitizen Network Together in early 2022 Simon Duffy and James Lock discussed the development of Citizen Network and its current approach to membership and explored with members from all around the world next steps for its development.
These slides are from a talk Dr Simon Duffy of Citizen Network gave to Café Economique in Leeds, making the case for basic income. The argument set out is that UBI is one necessary part of a range of reforms necessary to support citizenship and strengthen community life. This talk preceded a (rather fiery) debate with Anna Coote of NEF who argued against UBI.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Simon Duffy gave this talk for Radical Visions on home, citizenship, institutionalisation and neighbourhood democracy. He explains why institutions are wrong and what we might be do to end the drive towards institutionalisation.
A presentation for the Estia International Confernce in 2021 from Dr Simon Duffy exploring personal budgets, citizenship and community and the challenges for services aiming to work in partnership with people with disabilities in Greece.
An example of good practice in inclusion in employment from Slovenia, shared at the Day Centres Without Walls conference, hosted by JDC in Lithuania. Day Centres Without Walls is an Erasmus+ project funded by the EU.
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
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Barnsley – moving towards ‘doing things with’ our communities since 2013
Kate Faulkes
Head of Stronger
Communities
Barnsley Council
2. Why did we need to change?
• Didn’t want to ‘slash & burn’
services but had to find 50% cuts
over 5 years
• To work WITH our citizens rather
than do things for them
• To help our citizens & communities
to put their many talents to best
use locally
• Build on our strong existing levels
of ‘people helping people’ to make
our communities stronger
• Wanted to use the enormous
knowledge of communities &
councillors to get ‘better bang for
our buck’ with less cash than ever!
3. Uncharted waters? Oh yes….
• Councillors sit on 6 Area
Councils with £100K per ward to
fund local projects/services
• Local residents, community
groups & councillors sit on19
Ward Alliances with £10K budget
to increase community
involvement & meet their local
priorities
• 19 Neighbourhood Networks run
by host voluntary organisations
• Small Area Teams commission
local activities & support
community groups
4. Successes so far…..
• Success of our ‘Love Where You Live’
volunteering brand
• High levels of social return on
investment – average £25 per £1
invested
• Around 94% of money spent has been
kept in the local economy
• Our local councillors are now very active
community leaders
• Other services are now using the same
6 Areas, which offers lots of
opportunities for joining up work
• We’re changing the way we commission
services – more local providers, more
social value & quality over price
5. – & works still in progress….!
• Building the strength of our
voluntary organisations &
groups to be ready for
commissioning
• Getting more busy working
people & families involved
• Proving that our work saves
money & has broader social
impact (but we have a cunning
plan!)
• Neighbourhood Networks are
still a bit patchy
• Keeping the momentum going
& building on what we’ve
done…