1. COMMUNITY RESEARCHER PROGRAMME
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Objective
To train community group members in community research so that they would be better able to represent the views of their communities to have a say and greater influence
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The aim is to give local people and local communities more influence and power to improve their lives.”
Strong and Prosperous Communities, Local Government White Paper, Oct 2006
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Areas Covered by the Original
Course
undertaking research
identifying a topic
data collecting
interviewing and listening skills
analysing data.
presentation skills on findings
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6. COMMUNITY RESEARCHERS OLDMIXON PARENTS’GROUP

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People involved
Around 300 people in communities now trained as community researchers
Around 3,000 community members have been involved in the research through giving their views
Over 170 organisations involved in partnership working and presentations
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15. ASSET BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Researcher approach seeks solutions . It fits in with Asset Based Community Development which builds on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions.
asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.
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16. COMMUNITY RESEARCHER TRAINING OUTCOMES
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OLDMIXON SHOP
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18. East Devon Warden Scheme
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LITCHFIELD TORBAY
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New Playground
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22. HELE COMMUNITY SHOP

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Evaluation in Hele
A number of community projects were set up-many that were the dreams of the Community Researchers.
Significant increase in the communities satisfaction with a wide range of issues
Services, environment, opportunities and social events residents actually feeling better about the areas in which they lived.
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24. Benefits to individuals
Increase in confidence
Increase in skills
Sense that they have assets and can contribute
Sense of achievement and well being
Sense of belonging to the community and a desire to bring about change
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