Community Development

Examples of Community Development Projects

The Big Together Project - Camden Intergenerational Arts Project
Case studies - Project Profiles Intergenerational Working in the London Borough of Camden
Acting Up II - Sixty Plus
Community Partners Programme - Save the Children Scotland Programme 
TransAge Action Project - Age Concern Enfield 
Lime Project - Lancaster University
Age Concern Dudley - Grand DAD event.  An organised event organised for all ages.
A Review of Intergenerational Practice in the UK Dr Gillian Granville (2002)
Intergenerational Programmes - An Introduction and Examples of Practice Edited by Alan Hatton-Yeo (2006)

Resources

Community Development and Older People: A Review
Kenneth Howse 2003 - Beth Johnson Foundation 

Evaluating Community Projects: A practical guide
2005 - Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Hanging About Evaluation Report: The Tizard Centre, University of Kent
The Hanging About evaluation was commissioned by Maidstone Council from the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. The evaluation was designed to examine the phenomenon of young people gathering at the bottom of Week Street in Maidstone and unpack the different perceptions and experiences involved.
Full Evaluation Report
Summary Report

Intergenerational Community Development: A Practice Guide
Alan Hatton-Yeo and Celeste Watkins 2004 - Beth Johnson Foundation

Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) revealed that although groups of teenagers 'hanging out' on the streets may look intimidating, young people often gang together with friends as a way of keeping safe and avoiding trouble, according to a study of parents and children in disadvantaged communities. The research with families in four neighbourhoods of Glasgow found that young people pooled their detailed local knowledge to avoid hazards, including violence from more organised gangs and aggression from adults with drink and drug problems. They took responsibility for keeping themselves and friends safe by moving around in groups and looking out for each other, using mobile phones to stay in touch. For further information on the report and its findings visit the JRF website: http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/socialpolicy/0096.asp

Newcastle Coalfields Intergenerational Community Development Project Evaluation Report
 April 2005 - Beth Johnson Foundation

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister research report by the International Centre for Regional Regeneration and Development Studies at the University of Durham. Intergenerational Relations and Practice in the Development of Sustainable Communities

Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. Making Connections is a ten-year investment by the AECF to improve the outcomes for families and children in tough or isolated neighbourhoods and provides research information through its ‘reading room’: http://www.aecf.org/MajorInitiatives/MakingConnections.aspx

Governance Hub
The national Governance Hub for England, a Code of Governance for the Voluntary and Community Sector is available on-line which is designed for all those involved in the governance of voluntary and community sector organizations from the website: A  Code of Governance for the Voluntary and Community Sector

Survey of Intergenerational Working in the London Borough of Camden - Vanda Carter, Intergenerational Development Worker

Links

Age Concern England ActivAge Unit promotes healthy ageing through a variety of mediums e.g. learn about computers, chat online, find out about volunteering, online magazine Living Room, plus keeping in shape and staying active. www.ace.org.uk/ageconcern/staying.htm

The British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres is a membership network of multi-purpose community organisations.  www.bassac.org.uk

Caia Park Partnership aim is to deliver a local needs led service to people in the Caia Park area of Wrexham.  www.caiapark.org

Carnegie Young People Initiative is an initiative of the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust, set up to increase the influence children and young people have over decisions that affect them.  www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/

Citizenship Foundation aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society.  Focus particularly on developing young people’s citizenship skills, knowledge and understanding.  www.citfou.org.uk

Community Development Foundation aims to help communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives. www.cdf.org.uk

Community Development Xchange is a UK-wide membership organisation for community development.  www.cdx.org.uk

Community Matters promoting and supporting action by ordinary people in response to social, educational and recreational needs in their neighbourhoods and communities.  www.communitymatters.org.uk

Community Service Volunteers (CSV) involves people in high quality volunteering and training opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives.  www.csv.org.uk

Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.  www.dfes.gov.uk

Directory for Social Change an independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors to enable the community and voluntary sectors to achieve their aims through being an independent voice.  www.dsc.org.uk

Focus on series combines data from the 2001 Census and other sources to illustrate its topic, and provide links to further information, themes include; older people and families: www.statistics.gov.uk/focuson

IDeA Knowledge delivers forward-thinking and in-depth content on improvement issues, shares examples of good practice from councils across England and Wales, and provides information on the IDeA’s range of tools and services. Pages on Safer and Stronger Communities, Sustainable Communities and Community Cohesion.  www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk

National Youth Agency aim to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society.  www.nya.org.uk

Neighbourhood Renewal Unit is responsible for overseeing the Government's comprehensive neighbourhood renewal strategy.   www.neighbourhood.gov.uk

Princes Trust helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.  www.princes-trust.org.uk

Streets Alive is a charitable group which promotes culturally thriving communities through traffic-free street events: www.streetsalive.net Street Parties are a rare place where all ages can meet. A concrete activity for front line workers in the community and something that any resident can organise themselves: www.streetparty.org.uk