As we enter each new phase of the unlocking of society in the wake of the Coronavirus emergency, we are moving ever closer to tackling the recovery phase. I talked of the need for a Route Map for Community Participation in the Recovery Phase (and beyond) in my previous blog post and I am exploring […]
Category Archives: Community Empowerment
Catalyst for Positive Change – The Time is Now
I am currently researching papers evidencing the contribution the Third Sector makes to the delivery of public services. This is part of some work being undertaken to demonstrate the value of the Third Sector across Aberdeenshire. What strikes me is that many of the papers are around 10 years old and we are still asking […]
Volunteer Week 2020 – A Significant Recognition
Blog Post 5th June 2020 As another Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, none of us will have failed to recognise the absolute significance of this week at this particular time during the COVID19 crisis. The contribution and response of communities and volunteers has ensured that the isolated and vulnerable in our society are being […]
COVID19 – Unleashing the Power of Community
A couple of years ago I was involved in hosting an event exploring the power of community and how the Community Empowerment Act 2015 could facilitate positive change. There were many learning points from the day, but it was clear that community empowerment had been alive and kicking long before 2015. The Act was the […]