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Community Development in Action

Explore values‑led community development and participation.

Recommended for: community organisations, councils, grassroots groups

£145.00

Description

Who is it for?

  • Community organisations
  • Local authority services
  • Volunteer programmes
  • Family hubs
  • Children’s centres
  • Early help and family support teams
  • Schools and academies
  • Charities working with communities or families
  • Faith‑based or grassroots groups
  • Organisations wanting to strengthen community participation and engagement

Key Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

  • Understand the core values, principles and foundations of community development, including types of communities and the benefits of involvement
  • Explore how to gather meaningful information about a community, including methods, key data and the importance of community voice
  • Learn the key features of Asset‑Based Community Development (ABCD) and Participatory Action Research (PAR), and how they support community‑led change
  • Examine how relationships, power and lived experience influence participation, including barriers and practical steps to increase involvement
  • Understand how teamwork, collaboration and community networks support effective community development and shared goals
  • Strengthen awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion, including discrimination, inclusive practices and anti‑oppressive approaches in community work

Risewell Pathways Licensing Model

This workbook is available through the Risewell Pathways Licensing Model for use within schools, community organisations, charities, services and workplaces. Select the licence scope that best fits your organisation’s needs.

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Sample Pages

You can explore the opening pages by opening the link below.

Community Development in Action Workbook 2025 Preview

Accredited Qualification

Level 2 Award: Community Development in Action

This workbook can be delivered as part of an accredited qualification through Laser Learning Awards.

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