Approach:

We structure our community development work around the factors of opportunity, motivation and capacity.

Where a clearly perceived issue presents an opportunity to mobilise and organise there can be a clear motivation for change, and working towards change increases the capacity of people to do so.

Where there are fewer external issues around which mobilisation is possible, and where a community is marginalised and dispirited, a wellbeing approach* is more appropriate, and in time participants will gain the confidence to address obstacles to their growth.

(*building the capacity and connection between people with adverse life experience and low expectations with the aim of developing the three vital determinates for living well in community development terms -

• status (the respect we receive from others),
• control (influence over the things that affect our lives) and
• affiliation (sense of belonging) – these are also core determinates of better mental health & well-being).

Objective:

To work directly with people to establish and sustain local groups and organisations, to ensure inclusion and equality, to enhance knowledge, understanding and confidence, and to seek to influence decisions affecting the community.

To build and invest in community connections, nurturing and strengthening whatever would make a glorious life possible for individuals and communities.