Introduction to Community Matters Steve Conway Consultant Community Matters (NW Coordinator) communitymatters.org.uk.

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Introduction to Community Matters Steve Conway Consultant Community Matters (NW Coordinator) communitymatters.org.uk

Community Matters Established in 1945 Nationwide federation for community organisations More than 1162 member organisations across the UK The majority are multi-purpose community organisations Played a key role in promoting and supporting action by ordinary people in response to social, educational and recreational needs in their neighbourhoods and communities

Community Matters communitymatters.org.uk “Our vision is for active and sustainable communities in which everyone is valued and can play their full part” Advocate at local and national level for community sector organisations Services for community organisations: –Advice line –Affordable Consultancy and Training –Regional coordinators –Visible quality standard –Legal clinics –Publications (e-newsletter, magazine, reference manual and information sheets, issue based publications)

Youth at the Centre Programme communitymatters.org.uk “ helping to improve and increase the engagement of children and young people in community organisations” Advocate at local and national level for community sector organisations Community Sector Partnership for Children and Young People – working with other national infrastructure organisations to create a stronger voice for community organisations working with children and young people Services for community organisations: –121 with Community Organisations –Workshops –Advocacy and policy consultations –Publications with updates to changes that affect VCS organisations working with children and young people

Youth at the Centre Programme communitymatters.org.uk Current Areas of work Intergenerational Practice - collecting good practice and providing support Commissioning - forthcoming publication Children’s Trusts - Talking Trust Publication and workshops Engaging with Young People – toolkit, workshops and support Leadership and Governance - support and training for young people Policy and funding updates and advocacy – extended schools, myplace, youth crime, children’s centre And much more….

Youth at the Centre Programme Please get in touch if you interested in any element of our programme Nina Burich National Youth Programmes Manager