Community Action programme
Jam-packed with workshops, inspirational talks, networking and fun, our Community Action 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.
Our next course – Introduction to Community Action – is taking place online in November.
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Our next course – Introduction to Community Action – is taking place online in November. The course sessions will happen on:
- Tuesday 11 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Tuesday 18 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Tuesday 25 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Applications for the November Introduction to Community Action course are now closed, as all places have been filled. You can join our waiting list to hear if any places become available, and to be the first to hear the next time a course opens for applications.
What can you expect from the Community Action programme?
- a jam-packed programme full of advice from experts in their field of community activity
- interactive workshops including how to tell your story, growing confidence in your leadership and bringing in resources (people or funding) to develop your idea
- 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 have a little more time to get involved in your community now due to a change in life circumstances
Please note that due to funding restrictions, applicants must be based in the UK or Northern Ireland. In addition, priority will be given to individuals exploring their ideas and carrying out their activities in an unpaid capacity in their community, and to those joining the course for the first time. However, we will look at each application on an individual basis to check if it’s right for you.
The Network
Whether you receive a place on our Community Action programme or not, we have a huge range of sessions, resources and support available for you and everyone, all year round.
These include regular online peer-peer monthly networking sessions, Facebook support groups and focussed events designed to empower you in specific areas of community action.
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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