Clarity, Consistency and Equity Principles for Community Capacity Building

Context Education Scotland – Scoping Study – CLD Guidance – Current consultative work on principles Potential broader CCB framework In line with community needs and – CERB – CPP review – CLD statutory instrument Difficult resourcing position

Some issues for CCB Central role in governments vision for empowerment and effective engagement Contested definition and role Not explicit in terms of duties and resourcing Equity of access to good quality CCB an issue Need to avoid confusion about CCB and other capacity building - eg for individuals, services, CPPs etc CCB needs are distinct – essential for empowerment where power differentials exist

The Principles 1.Defining Communities of place & Interest 2.Building on strengths and assets Key design assumption 3.Types of capacity Skills and knowledge needed for CD 4.Community leadership Of the Process of CCB 5.Purposes of capacity building Activities, services, self organisation which CCB can deliver

The Principles 6.Outcomes of capacity building The benefits for individuals, communities and society 7.Types of capacity building A Perspective, activity or Strategic goal 8.Levels of capacity building Supporting communities with different strengths and needs at different stages of development 9.Inclusion CCB process and outcomes should promote equality and anti-discrimination

10.Support and advice Communities should have access to specific CCB support & all agencies should work in empowering ways which build capacities 11.Planning CCB too important to be left to chance, must be integral to a planned approach comm’s at the centre 12.Long term commitment CCB needs to be able to meet changing needs over the longer term

Questions How well do the principles support community development? How do they link to current policy eg CERB Bill, CLD Strategic Guidance, Reshaping Care, Community planning? What other action might be required to implement these principles? 3 key points to inform conf report