A community perspective of effective community participation Kate Daisley, Operations Director Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network

Community Engagement Vs Community Participation (AKA Social Action)

Arnstein’s (1969) Ladder of Participation

Wilcox (1994) Participation ladder

Osmaston Community Association of Residents (OSCAR) The Problem : Large housing estate in Derby. Derelict area, old Rolls Royce site which needed regenerating. The community response: Community residents group launched in 2011, supported by Derby City Council and Derby Home. October 2012 Homes and Community Agency awarded them £1.1m for 80 properties on the site

OSCAR

OSCAR

Barriers Lack of peer understanding Lack of capacity Ability to identify community leaders Ability to gain the trust of community leaders ‘not the right time’ Perceived to be many more!

Next steps? Look at what foundations are already there within your organisation. Look at what tools there are at your disposal - internally and externally Why? Who else is out there? Is it you or somebody else? Listen

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