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Writing good Funding Applications

By SAVO CIC

This half day course is designed for voluntary and community organisations and those involved in community development who need to write funding applications and want to ensure that their bids are clear, focussed and meet the funders’ criteria.

Writing good Funding Applications
Delivered in-person, on-requestDelivered In-Person in Thetford
£150

Youth Work: Community Development Course - CPD Accredited

5.0(2)

By Academy for Health and Fitness

Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online This Youth Work: Youth Work Course comprises a series of easy-to-understand, in-depth modules that will provide you with a thorough understanding of the subject. Industry experts craft this course to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently and at your own pace and convenience. The Youth Work: Youth Work Course begins with the fundamentals and covers all you need to know about organizing youth work and youth engagement events. With the Youth Work Certificate, you will learn about a variety of techniques and concepts that have impacted current youth work practices and the role, skills, and duties of a Youth Worker. This comprehensive Youth Work: Youth Work Course is designed to improve your employability and provide you with all the skills you will need to succeed. Enrol today in our Youth Work Certificate course and start learning! Special Offers of this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * This Youth Work: Youth Work Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. * Lifetime access to this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Instant access to this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Get FREE Tutor Support from Monday to Friday in this Youth Work: Youth Work Course Main Course: Level 2 Youth Work Certificate Course Free courses included with Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Course 01: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training * Course 02: Mental Health Support Worker * Course 03: Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Youth Work: Youth Work Course] Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Industry Experts Designed this Youth Work: Youth Work Course into 11 detailed modules. Course curriculum of Level 2 Youth Work Certificate Course * Module 01: Overview to Youth Work * Module 02: Youth Workers: Who Are They? * Module 03: Role and Approaches of Youth Worker * Module 04: Ethical Conduct and Principles in Youth Work * Module 05: Career as a Youth Worker (Social Work) * Module 06: Social Influences on Youth Worker * Module 07: The National Youth Agency (NYA) * Module 08: The EU on Youth Work * Module 09: Mental Health of Youth Worker * Module 10: Dealing with Stress * Module 11: Youth Justice and Social Work Assessment Method of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate After completing each module of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale which is completely free to download. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online This Youth Work: Youth Work Course is perfect for anybody who wants to work in social care with young adults. It involves the following responsibilities: * Youth Worker * SEND Youth Support Worker * Youth Support & Development Worker * Youth Mentor * Youth Employment Coach REQUIREMENTS Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Students who intend to enrol in this Youth Work: Youth Work Course must meet the following requirements: * Youth Work: Good command of the English language * Youth Work: Must be vivacious and self-driven. * Youth Work: Basic computer knowledge * Youth Work: A minimum of 16 years of age is required. CAREER PATH Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Enrol in the Youth Work: Youth Work Course today to learn the skills and knowledge required to work with young people and organize youth activities. CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Digital certificate - Included

Youth Work: Community Development Course - CPD Accredited
Delivered Online On Demand
£12

Youth Work: Community Development Course - CPD Accredited

By Training Tale

Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online This Youth Work: Youth Work Course comprises a series of easy-to-understand, in-depth modules that will provide you with a thorough understanding of the subject. Industry experts craft this course to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently and at your own pace and convenience. The Youth Work: Youth Work Course begins with the fundamentals and covers all you need to know about organizing youth work and youth engagement events. With the Youth Work Certificate, you will learn about a variety of techniques and concepts that have impacted current youth work practices and the role, skills, and duties of a Youth Worker. This comprehensive Youth Work: Youth Work Course is designed to improve your employability and provide you with all the skills you will need to succeed. Enrol today in our Youth Work Certificate course and start learning! Special Offers of this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * This Youth Work: Youth Work Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. * Lifetime access to this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Instant access to this Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Get FREE Tutor Support from Monday to Friday in this Youth Work: Youth Work Course Main Course: Level 2 Youth Work Certificate Course Free courses included with Youth Work: Youth Work Course * Course 01: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training * Course 02: Mental Health Support Worker * Course 03: Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Youth Work: Youth Work Course] Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Industry Experts Designed this Youth Work: Youth Work Course into 11 detailed modules. Course curriculum of Level 2 Youth Work Certificate Course * Module 01: Overview to Youth Work * Module 02: Youth Workers: Who Are They? * Module 03: Role and Approaches of Youth Worker * Module 04: Ethical Conduct and Principles in Youth Work * Module 05: Career as a Youth Worker (Social Work) * Module 06: Social Influences on Youth Worker * Module 07: The National Youth Agency (NYA) * Module 08: The EU on Youth Work * Module 09: Mental Health of Youth Worker * Module 10: Dealing with Stress * Module 11: Youth Justice and Social Work Assessment Method of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate After completing each module of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification of Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Youth Work: Youth Work Certificate course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale which is completely free to download. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online This Youth Work: Youth Work Course is perfect for anybody who wants to work in social care with young adults. It involves the following responsibilities: * Youth Worker * SEND Youth Support Worker * Youth Support & Development Worker * Youth Mentor * Youth Employment Coach REQUIREMENTS Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Students who intend to enrol in this Youth Work: Youth Work Course must meet the following requirements: * Youth Work: Good command of the English language * Youth Work: Must be vivacious and self-driven. * Youth Work: Basic computer knowledge * Youth Work: A minimum of 16 years of age is required. CAREER PATH Youth Work: Youth WorkCourse Online Enrol in the Youth Work: Youth Work Course today to learn the skills and knowledge required to work with young people and organize youth activities. CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Digital certificate - Included

Youth Work: Community Development Course - CPD Accredited
Delivered Online On Demand
£12

Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5 (Fast Track mode)

4.0(2)

By London School Of Business And Research

The Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5 Qualification (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) (fast track mode) aims to provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding industry, and to support the individual's development into senior positions. This fast track Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification will help to prepare professional staff and managers of the future in the health and social care sector. Furthermore, we look to develop the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for industry Program Overview: Diploma in Health and Social care - Level 5 (fast track) Key Highlights of fast track Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social care qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular Mode Available) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Career Progression Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care in fast track mode can progress to: * The Final year of an Undergraduate Degree in Health and Social Care, or * Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care * Directly into employment in an associated profession. Career Opportunities Primary areas of employment include: * Social Care Worker * Personal Assistant * Health Care Assistant * Community Development * Health administration * Charity Officer * Nursing As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.

Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5 (Fast Track mode)
Delivered Online On Demand
£1399

Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5

4.0(2)

By London School Of Business And Research

The Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5 Qualification (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) aims to provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding industry, and to support the individual's development into senior positions. This Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification will help to prepare professional staff and managers of the future in the health and social care sector. Furthermore, we look to develop the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for industry Program Overview: Diploma in Health and Social care - Level 5 Key Highlights of Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social care qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Career Progression Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care can progress to: * The Final year of an Undergraduate Degree in Health and Social Care, or * Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care * Directly into employment in an associated profession. Career Opportunities Primary areas of employment include: * Social Care Worker * Personal Assistant * Health Care Assistant * Community Development * Health administration * Charity Officer * Nursing As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.

Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 5
Delivered Online On Demand
£1199

Youth Work, Anti Social Behaviour & Social Worker

By Imperial Academy

3 QLS Endorsed Diploma | QLS Hard Copy Certificate Included | 10 CPD Courses | Lifetime Access | 24/7 Tutor Support

Youth Work, Anti Social Behaviour & Social Worker
Delivered Online On Demand
£399

Property Management and Social Housing Management - QLS Endorsed Training

By Imperial Academy

QLS Level 3 & 5 Diploma | FREE QLS Hard Copy Certificates | FREE 5 CPD Courses & PDF Certificates | Tutor Support

Property Management and Social Housing Management - QLS Endorsed Training
Delivered Online On Demand
£300

Transition Strategies

By Inclusive Solutions

One of the most frequent telephone queries we receive at Inclusive Solutions is from parents whose disabled son or daughter is about to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. Typically there is a tale to be told of LA planning procedures that are too little and too late, and a severe lack of confidence from all parties that the transition will be successful. Little wonder that transfers from mainstream to special schools continue to peak at Year 7! COURSE CATEGORY Peer Support Strategic Work Visioning and Problem Solving Person Centred Planning DESCRIPTION One of the most frequent telephone queries we receive at Inclusive Solutions is from parents whose disabled son or daughter is about to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. Typically there is a tale to be told of LA planning procedures that are too little and too late, and a severe lack of confidence from all parties that the transition will be successful. Little wonder that transfers from mainstream to special schools continue to peak at Year 7! Because of this we have put together a different kind of support plan that aims to maximise the chances of Primary/Secondary transitions being successful. In essence our approach brings together a person centred planning tool called ‘MAPS [https://inclusive-solutions.com/product/maps-process-step-by-step-guide/]’ and a ‘Circle of Friends’ recruited from within the Year 7 tutor group. The Circle of Friends forms the core of the MAPS [https://inclusive-solutions.com/product/maps-process-step-by-step-guide/] session and are central in developing (with parents and staff) a Plan for embedding the focus child in the new school setting. Community Circles bring together disabled and non disabled pupils in a network of mutual support. Peer support is an approach to impacting on inclusion and transition in primary and secondary schools by actively involving other pupils. Enjoy participating in a multi media workshop that will challenge, entertain and reach for your emotions. Watch young people doing their stuff! TESTIMONIALS > ‘It had a huge impact on all levels’ > ‘Very user friendly’ LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To be able to understand the values and wider context of peer support 2. To be able to set up and run a peer counselling scheme to reduce bullying 3. To understand and be able to maximise the power of the peer group in supporting relationships, achievement and behaviour change WHO IS IT FOR ? * Primary and secondary teachers * Heads and Deputies * SENCOs * Learning Support and Guidance staff * Advanced Skills Teachers * Parents * Local Authority Support Services * Community Development workers * Early Years and School based Practitioners COURSE CONTENT The course explores the questions : * How can we improve our transition arrangements? * Practically how do we go about involving pupils in this process? * Do you have any fresh ideas on transition processes? Take a tour through this range of strategies for bringing about smooth transitions, meeting challenging emotional needs and to develop inclusion. * Circles of friends: peer support and inclusion. Pupils work to problem solve with and actively support the inclusion and behaviour change of one of their peers * Community Circles of Exchange and Mutual Support set up between disabled and non disabled group * Peer support, counselling and mediation: reduce bullying and address emotional needs as older pupils offer active listening support and interventions * Cross Age Mentoring: older pupils offer supportive mentoring to younger pupils in the same school or in feeder primary schools * MAPS [https://inclusive-solutions.com/product/maps-process-step-by-step-guide/] and PATH [https://inclusive-solutions.com/product/path-process-step-by-step-guide/] as person centred planning for transitions

Transition Strategies
Delivered in-person, on-request, onlineDelivered Online & In-Person in UK Wide Travel Costs
£1800 to £2500

PUPIL PARTICIPATION: LISTENING TO THE POWERFUL VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE

By Inclusive Solutions

Local authorities are being encouraged to seek the views of young people in relation to the services they receive. Schools and the whole range of support services (e.g. behaviour support, youth offending teams, social services, CAMHS etc.) are being expected to routinely ask young people for their views. This goes beyond involving young people in plans that concern them e.g care plans, individual education plans, pastoral support plans etc. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Ask the Children [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/ask-the-children] Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/ask-the-children COURSE CATEGORY Peer Support DESCRIPTION Local authorities are being encouraged to seek the views of young people in relation to the services they receive. Schools and the whole range of support services (e.g. behaviour support, youth offending teams, social services, CAMHS etc.) are being expected to routinely ask young people for their views. This goes beyond involving young people in plans that concern them e.g care plans, individual education plans, pastoral support plans etc. This training will focus on how young people can be effectively engaged in giving their views and will present a model for use in evaluating services to young people based on the concept of resilience. This model enables young people to be clear about what has helped and hindered them in being able to overcome difficulties. It also provides a framework for evaluating the extent to which services are reducing risk and increasing protective factors to enable young people to develop the resilience. TESTIMONIALS > ‘Yet again inspiring and opening more doors than I can go through’? > ‘This opened a lot of avenues for thought and reflection. It will help me to > help colleagues to see where they can improve practice to create a more > inclusive environment within the whole school.’ > ‘Some great ideas and restored my self belief! Fantastic’ LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Strategies for engaging young people 2. Knowledge and Understanding of resilience In relation to system and environmental factors 3. Strategies for reducing risk and increasing protective factors In relation to Individual young people and services 4. Evaluation framework for services to young people WHO IS IT FOR ? * Youth offending teams * Social services * CAMHS * Primary and secondary teachers * Heads and Deputies * SENCOs * Learning Support and Guidance staff * Advanced Skills Teachers * Parents * Local Authority Support Services * Community Development workers * Early Years and School based Practitioners * Social work staff * Health Services COURSE CONTENT The course answers the questions : * How can we truly involve pupils? * Practically how do we go about listening to pupils views? * What if we do not like what they tell us? * How can we involve our most disaffected young people? Key themes * Tools for engaging young people and gaining their views * The concept of resilience * System and environmental risk and protective factors that impact on young people’s resilience * Reducing risk and Increasing protective factors * Resilience planning for Individuals and services * Evaluating services to young people If you liked this course you may well like: CIRCLES OF FRIENDS [https://inclusive-solutions.com/training/circle-of-friends-training/]

PUPIL PARTICIPATION: LISTENING TO THE POWERFUL VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Delivered in-person, on-request, onlineDelivered Online & In-Person in UK Wide Travel Costs
£1800 to £2500

Circle of Friends

By Inclusive Solutions

Circle of Friends is an approach to enhancing the inclusion, in a mainstream setting, of any child or young person who is experiencing difficulties in school because of disability, personal crisis or because of their challenging behaviour towards others. The ‘circle of friends’ approach works by mobilising the young person’s peers to provide support and engage in problem solving with the person in difficulty. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Creating Circles of  [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/creating-circles-of-friends]Friends [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/creating-circles-of-friends] Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support COURSE CATEGORY Inclusion Peer Support Behaviour and Relationships Autism and Communication DESCRIPTION Circle of Friends is an approach to enhancing the inclusion, in a mainstream setting, of any child or young person who is experiencing difficulties in school because of disability, personal crisis or because of their challenging behaviour towards others. The ‘circle of friends’ approach works by mobilising the young person’s peers to provide support and engage in problem solving with the person in difficulty. ‘Circle of friends’ is not the same as ‘circle time’ but many of the skills and techniques used by teachers in ‘circle time’ can be used to support the ‘circle of friends’ process. Over the past 12 years Colin Newton and Derek Wilson have been encouraging the use of ‘circle of friends’ in a wide variety of primary and secondary schools, often with very successful outcomes. Some of these are described in their books ‘Circles of Friends’, (Folens, 1999) and ‘Creating Circles of Friends’ (Inclusive Solutions, 2005). This is an excellent opportunity to learn from Colin Newton and Derek Wilson the educational psychologists who brought this Department of Education endorsed approach to the UK. Learn how to build teams around challenging pupils by drawing on a resource which is always there…. other children. Enjoy participating in a multi media workshop that will challenge, entertain and reach for your emotions. Circles of support are for us all, for life…. and they work! TESTIMONIALS > ‘Absolutely fantastic session – so thought provoking and positive.’ > ‘Well presented excellent course’ > ‘Wonderful, mind blowing day. Lots of children and young people there we need > to really see – not treat’ > ‘Excellent presentation, lively, modern, current – definitely got the > attention. Course gave great food for thought and I feel confident that this > way of working will have a place in the future of our school. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To be able to understand the values and wider context of inclusion 2. To be able to set up and run a ‘circle of friends’ to reduce likelihood of a pupil being excluded or segregated 3. To understand and be able to maximise the power of the peer group in supporting relationships, achievement and behaviour WHO IS IT FOR ? * Primary and secondary teachers * Heads and Deputies * SENCOs * Learning Support and Guidance staff * Advanced Skills Teachers * Parents * Local Authority Support Services * Community Development workers * Early Years and School based Practitioners COURSE CONTENT The course answers the questions: * What do you do with the child who is isolated by their aggression and anger, through being different, disabled or new to the school or community? * Practically how do we go about including high profile children or young people? * How can we help some children be friends? We will cover: * The importance of Welcome * Inclusion values underpinning this work * The Intentional Building of Relationships – ‘Circle of Friends’ work as an example * Not doing it alone – The Importance of Teams in developing inclusive practice * Practical setting up of circles of friends * Lessons learned * Stories of circles in primary and secondary mainstream schools ^ Circles of Friends Training in Kiev, Ukraine

Circle of Friends
Delivered in-person, on-request, onlineDelivered Online & In-Person in UK Wide Travel Costs
£1800 to £2500

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Better Community Development

better community development

Since 1981, BCD has served the disadvantaged of Little Rock’s 12th Street Corridor. BCD, Inc. began as Black Community Developers. It was initially an outreach program of Theressa Hoover Memorial United Methodist Church. In 2010, BCD became Better Community Development. This name change served to reflect the inclusive nature of BCD’s programs. In 1992, Rev. Dr. William H. Robinson, Jr. formed the Fighting Back Initiative. Funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and an alliance with the City of Little Rock made the program possible. In later years, it would evolve into the Neighborhood Support Center. State, federal, and private support along with a half-cent tax were the primary sources of funding. As a result of a partnership with the City and HUD, the Hoover Treatment Center was created. The Center provides outpatient and residential services for people with substance abuse problems. The Center also includes a homeless shelter, an HIV/AIDS ministry, job training, and permanent and supportive housing. Not only do BCD’s programs impact the lives of individuals but extend into the community’s infrastructure. Building affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income families makes a great impact south of 630. The Affordable Housing Program is certified by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to provide monthly homebuyer-education courses. Participants become eligible for state grants to assist with home-buying costs. Instructors are volunteers from four area banks who assess the curriculum. Today, BCD is expanding its reach and vision to include even more important challenges facing the city. Its latest expansion, the Empowerment Center, houses a state-licensed treatment program and permanent housing for people with special needs. It provides a revitalized facility for career, life skills, and technology training. It also focuses on environmental issues right in the heart of the same neighborhood where BCD was created.

Newforge Community Development Trust

newforge community development trust

London

About Newforge - general information Newforge is home to The Royal Ulster Constabulary Athletic Association Limited (the Association) incorporating the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The Association is a registered Charity – (NIC)106083. The Newforge complex is comprised of a facility containing conference rooms, meeting rooms, a restaurant and wellbeing services; and various sport grass sports pitches outdoors. Charitable Objects The Association has a number of charitable objects which it aims to achieve: To promote the advancement of amateur sport by the provision of sporting facilities, events, activities and resources and by providing assistance to amateur sporting groups for the benefit of the public at large; To promote community development and citizenship by encouraging participation in sports and recreation through providing and developing facilities; To promote the effectiveness of charities and the effective use of charitable resources by supporting and assisting other charitable organisations through provision of facilities and resources for activities including fundraising, events and meetings; To promote community engagement and understanding of the police family and build relationships through participation in sporting and recreational activities by working in partnership with the local community including youth organisations, community groups, charities, schools and sports and recreational organisations; To promote the advancement of health and well-being by promoting community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities and resources for sports and recreation.

Northumberland Community Development Company

northumberland community development company

Coanwood

Northumberland Community Development Company are proud to have been awarded funding by The Prince’s Countryside Fund for a two year project. This award will be used to support business growth in the rural communities in the west of Northumberland. We aim to work with people who are considering self-employment as a viable alternative to employment. We are particularly interested in assisting people from the farming community looking to diversify, home working to support young families and helping older people stay in their communities. We want to contribute to vibrant, economically stable communities, enabling people to live, work and socialise in their community. So………. 1.  If you think you may have an idea for a business and would like to talk to someone about it, 2.  Or if you have a new business and would like some mentor support and be part of a network of like-minded people to help it grow, 3.  Or, if you already run your own business and would like to be part of a local business network,  Then please do get in touch Back of Beyond Business Support offers:  1 to 1 mentoring  Business plan advise  Business Builder workshops addressing common learning needs to starting and running a business  BOBBS Network. Quarterly get together for all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs for mutual support, business to business trade, collective learning and up to date information Interested, but would like to know more? Contact Louise Northwood on 07961895813/ louiseN@ncdc.org.uk Follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/backofbeyondbusiness for up to date information of workshops, networking meetings and events.

Action For Community Development

action for community development

Action for Community Development (AfCD) is a community-based organisation assisting socially excluded members of the community such as ethnic minorities, refugees and asylum seekers and unemployed people in general. We give impartial, reliable and professional training, information, career advice and guidance. Our Background: AfCD was established to respond to reports that Refugees and people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities feel alienated from sources of advice, advocacy, training and statutory agencies provisions. There remain challenges to improve engagement and increased social inclusion. National statistics suggest that issues of inequality persist between different communities in British society and in many societies. AfCD was set out to reduce these barriers, bringing about socio-economic justice and promote equal opportunities for the benefit of the wider community. We manage a resource centre in South London which offers comprehensive services to our beneficiaries. These are in the form of advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling and training. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers reaches out to our beneficiaries who recently migrated to the United Kingdom and those already settled in the UK on a low income, disadvantaged or deprived. We support the transition from dependency to sustainable living. Our team consists of people with vast experience who have passion and enthusiasm for their work. We also work with partners organisations and agencies to pool together expertise, maximise available resources to support our beneficiaries towards their goal of resettlement, skills acquisition, education and gainful employment. Objectives: To provide training, information, career advice and guidance to Refugees, migrants and other disadvantaged members of the society. To promote empowerment, self-advocacy and build the capacity of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME) and other disadvantage members of the society to the benefit of the wider community. To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, resource assistance and coordination with other community-based organisations. To carry out research and publications on issues of socio-economic development and human rights. To set up projects as well as collaborate with existing indigenous Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the developing world whose works are geared toward the development of civil society and the reduction of poverty. Mission: AfCD was founded with the mission to promote community building and social transformation in diverse and under-resourced communities. We do this through specific and measurable approaches designed to enhance the capacity of individuals. We support disadvantaged members of the community by helping them define their own path to bring about social change. Social transformation and community development can only occur in a society free from all form of prejudices, deprivation and is culturally dynamic. We work with our networking partners in providing information, advice and guidance to individuals to meet their needs. We also provide training, resources and community engagement in our effort to develop responsible and active citizens.