This report maps case studies of organisations providing learning and community services in East Sussex. East Sussex Learning Research, Personal and Community Development Final Report
Learning in Communites – map of East Sussex Community Learning Read More »
A seminar on The Right to be Heard, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and chaired by the Forum prompted Jim Simpson, a local community development consultant to examine the role of local people in public decision making. Public sector reform, neighbourhood renewal, patient choice and consultation on place making are examples of public sector
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Update…Working Together training ceased to operate on 31st march 2012 Checkout Working Together Project’s suite of day courses – from leadership and management, working with people and project planning through to using Excel and Word, winning resources and marketing. WTP is an excellent and well established training provider, competitively priced and Brighton is so accessible for Londoners as well
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This short think-piece explains how the public sector is in a unique situation to foster, nurture and build up the stock of social capital in communities and that it needs to make better investment and funding decisions to make this happen. Public Sector Professional Work and Social Capital2 was inspired by the amazing practitioners that the researchers
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This resource is part of a training programme in business planning, service development and evaluation that uses general management ideas and principles so it is useful for anyone though it is aimed at third sector organisations, community organisations and public service managers. Link to document
Business Planning for the Third Sector Models, Stage One Read More »
“Jim’s facilitative approach helped me to reflect on my practise and plan my work. I received expert support and guidance which helped identify and prioritise the key issues. Jim really understands the sector and the unique role of the voluntary sector CEO, his knowledge and experience was invaluable in working on useful ideas and realistic
Wherever you are in the planning process I am happy to help. I am here to discuss your challenges and plans, help you evaluate ‘the how’ of your project, or even make some initial recommendations. So do feel free to ping me an e-mail or call – no commitments required ~ Jim Simpson
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