Tuesday, 25 January 2011

A little bit of support goes a long way in Bournemouth

Zebra Collective has completed a programme of workshops for the dynamic West Howe Community Enterprises in Bournemouth, as part of the Empowering Communities Empowering Good Practice Programme. These were put together to meet the needs of this emerging social enterprise. They included training in the core topics below and work with the group to develop their own ground rules, customer service charter, guidelines for confidentiality, boundaries and lone working – and an action plan.

Friday, 21 January 2011

Making the Case for Empowerment

Keeping Empowerment Working Event

Southville Centre, Bristol, Thursday, 10th February 2011.

A free one day learning event focusing on:
  • Making the economic, social and environmental case for empowerment.
  • How to evidence the links between empowerment, wellbeing and economic recovery.
  • Tools and confidence to stay motivated and to motivate others in times of change.
Places are limited. If you would like to attend please pre-register your interest and contact details to liza@zebra.coop.

Saturday, 8 January 2011

Big Society Empowerment Policy – going in the right direction?

When the authors of a report which gave a constructive welcome to much of the Big Society agenda in the Spring produce a longer follow-up, and write that ‘the objectives of community empowerment and personal responsibility are in danger of being lost’, it’s worth taking a closer look.

Wednesday, 5 January 2011

75 ways to take part in your community in Exeter

As part of its legacy of information to help people do more in their communities, the Exeter Take Part team have compiled a 'map of opportunities' listing over 75 ways you can take part in community life in Exeter.