Understanding community development

Are you interested in discussing more about what community development is and the values and principles behind it? 

This CPD accredited course will help to strengthen Big Local areas understanding of community development including exploring the values and principles that underpins much of the work we do to ensure a strong resident led programme. We will mix this with sharing some great examples of good practice to build your confidence and help to nurture community led approaches in Big Local areas.  

Understanding community development values, principles, and approaches helps strengthen the great work being done in your Big Local area, and you’ll connect with other Big Local areas dedicated to doing the same. 

Join us for an interactive day, we know there are lots of strengths and good examples of community development across Big Local so bring your great examples ready to share and we will have time to explore these as well as share new ideas.  

What will the sessions cover? 

• What is community development?  
• What are the values and principles that underpin community development?  
• What does successful community development look like?  
• How can we build on community strengths, assets and needs?  
• How does community development address inequality, understand diversity
  and build equal and inclusive practice?  
• How can we build the confidence of communities to tackle the issues
  that are important to them? 

This course is facilitated on zoom by WSA Community Consultants and is accredited. Everyone attending the full day will receive a CPD certificate.  

WSA Community Consultants has a strong track record in building and strengthening communities. For more information visit https://wsacommunity.co.uk/   

Register here

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@localtrust.org.uk or call us on 02035880423.

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