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A WHOLE NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT NEIGHBOURHOODS
ACCELERATING CHANGE FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
Rediscovering relationships through asset based approaches. Capitalising on existing strengths and networks, unearthing endless possibilities in neighbourhoods to unleash infinite potential.
ASSET BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
UNLEASHING INDIVIDUAL AND
COLLECTIVE POWER
DERIVING STRENGTH FROM DIVERSITY
EXPLORING IDEAS AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Our inspirational and experiential ABCD 2 day workshop designed and facilitated by Gary, who in 2011 came across the approach when he worked as Heed of Community Building at a Manchester charity. He created the first UK's Asset Based Community Building team who worked across Greater Manchester Communities.
He has since facilitated numerous ABCD programmes around the UK and worked organisations such as; The National Lottery Community Fund, Metro Housing, Blackburn and Darwin Health Forum, Camden Council and Manchester City Council.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING THE TWO DAYS
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Gain an understanding of ABCD history and how it aligns to your work.
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Learn about the 5 guiding principles of ABCD and the practical application.
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Understanding the six key building blocks and assets of a community.
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Listen to powerful stories of change both personal and of others.
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Experience Deep Listening Conversations, and learn how to build rapport with others at a deeper level.
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Learn from someone who's created a team of Community Builders and took an active role in his own communities since 2000.
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Learn about online mapping tools
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Gain insights into the powerful Small Matching Grant
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Understand how the micro-assets connect to the macro-economy
FROM WORKSHOP TO ACTION
Move swiftly to integrate your new learning and take inspired action into your organisation and neighbourhoods. Create safer, healthier and more resilient places where people can live together.
"I recognised my own community and my role in it, looking for opportunities to share my skills and knowledge. I attended a Community Soup, got to know the organisers and I am now regularly involved as a volunteer.
This has been a genuine transformative experience, opening my eyes to the huge amount of 'good stuff' happening in my community."
John Goodman