Working with Communities (London)

Working with Communities

Thursday 26th November 2009
10.00 -16.30
St.Ethelburga's, London.

The importance of working well with communities is now widely recognised. It is not just about working with local people, but with active communities and organisations within them.

This course gives a thorough grounding in the key aspects of working effectively with communities and local organisations. You will learn why community engagement matters and how to make your own and stakeholders’ involvement in this work as positive and productive as possible.

'Extremely interesting and relevant to the work I do'
Lynn Major (The Open University)

'Has given me the tools to actively become more involved with communities'
Mo McClaugh (Essex Council)

'Made me think about communities from a different angle - thanks Talk Action'
Jackie Lewis (EDF Energy)


The course covers:

1. Who are ‘the community’?
2. Starting work with a community
3. Developing projects and programmes
4. Engagement and participation
5. Working with diverse communities
6. Dealing with difficult and volatile situations
7. Evaluating community work

Who should attend this course?

• Anyone who works with local communities and who wants to improve their skills.

• Whether your interest is in strategic planning or ground level community engagement, the day will suit both those developing work in this area and more experienced practitioners wanting to refresh their skills.

The Facilitator

Chris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant for over 25 years. He is an experienced advisor on community and sustainable development

issues, with a wide range of experience at international, national, and community
level. He is an associate of the Community Development Foundation and a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission. He has worked for organisations including the Community Sector Coalition, the National Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS programme, Surfers Against Sewage, and many local councils. He is trained as a teacher and has been developing and running training programmes for 22 years.

Prices include a vegan/vegetarian lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking time with organic wine.

Cost
• Large Charities, Public Sector, and Businesses: £278 per person
• Smaller charities (under 8 staff) and Individuals £120
• Subsidised places are available for unemployed/students/pensioners. Please send a cheaque for £20 and a letter to Jonathan Elliott, Talk Action, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London, N1 6HT.

•Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date & location to suit you.

For bookings and information please contact:
Talk Action
Tel: 0207 324 4774
Email: jelliott@talkaction.org

(The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory facilities and a hearing loop)
Recommended by: London 21’s Black and Minority Ethnic Initiatives for Green and Healthy London Neighbourhoods.

Supported by: environmentjob.co.uk and Community Environment Associates

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