Community Camp programme
Jam-packed with workshops, inspirational talks, networking and fun, our Community Camp programme is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community.
We offer a number of different courses, which take place at various points throughout the year.
These include our online course Introduction to Community Action, which takes place over a number of evenings from the comfort of your own home, and our in-person Community Camp weekends.
Upcoming courses are listed below, and make sure to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about future courses and events!
Upcoming courses
Our next course is a Community Camp taking place in Manchester on Saturday 20 April – Sunday 21 April. Applications have now closed, but sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about any future courses!
What can you expect from the Community Camp programme?
- a jam-packed programme full of advice from experts in their field – from top campaigners to finance sessions
- interactive workshops including how to tell your story, confidence in your leadership and bringing in helpers and funding
- small steps to help you get started and practical tools and offers for you to take away to help you develop your ideas
- opportunities to connect with other like-minded people and access to a support network
- dedicated support from our team, who live and work right across the UK
Who should apply?
If you want to become more involved in your community, then this course is perfect for you!
We recommend applying if:
- you’re just starting out on your journey, and want to learn more with others
- you’re not sure where to start with your community project
- you held a Big Lunch for the first time and are keen to do more
- you were involved with mutual aid groups or helping neighbours and those in your community during Covid-19
- you have a little more time to get involved in your community now due to a change in education or employment
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Please note that due to funding restrictions, applicants must be based in the UK or Northern Ireland.
Funded places
Places on this course are fully funded, and in high demand. They’re specifically for the benefit of voluntary community members, and unfortunately we’re unable to allocate funded places to people who are applying as part of a paid community role, or those who have attended before.
Please note that due to funding restrictions, applicants must be based in the UK or Northern Ireland.
By the end I was full of great ideas and determined that we could take on building our space up as a greater community asset. I was on what we’ve since dubbed ‘the Eden Effect’. I have never felt so enthused in all my life!
Maria Billington
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