1. Brings together networks and organisations at the Scottish level to promote policy and practice that supports community development.
The objectives of the Alliance are to facilitate and raise the standards of community development practice and to: Develop and influence policy, practice and training; Enable exchange of information on community development policy; Provide a forum for the discussion and debate of issues of national importance related to community development; Provide opportunities for the study of specific aspects of community development; Advise the Scottish Government, its Agencies and Non-departmental Public Bodies, on matters relating to community development; Collaborate with national agencies and contribute to the development of national strategies.

2. All of us can be very adept at doing what we/re doing and then drawing lines to SDGS we can all do that
SDG’s are bread and butter of community development
Interesting challenges if you click on them
More are live for in other places, this is for the planet
Others are a big issue here

3. Quote 2 or 3
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
These are real things – if they are real then they are important
If you are someone who is interested in more equal distribution of wealth, this one is for you. How do we actually shift wealth and resources to go toward supporting an end of poverty? And here its about wealth and resources
Eg The recent community empowerment act has given us the legislation to shift ownership of assets from public authorities to local people

4. Quote 2 or 3
These are real things – if they are real then they are important
Reduce inequality within and among countries
power
Communities experiencing negative outcomes resulting from socio-economic inequality will be well placed to help public authorities identify different ways of doing things at a strategic planning level. The discussion paper recognises the valuable contribution communities with direct experience of poverty can make to understanding inequalities of outcome (step 2). We have provided some examples of this in practice to our answer to question 3D. In terms of approaches to identifying community views, needs and aspirations, we advocate the use of community-led action research. Community-led action research involves people asking their own questions about the issues they experience, getting the information and evidence they need and testing out the solutions they come up with. In community-led action research communities decide the issue to be researched, the way the research will be carried out and how the research results will be used. It is based on the view that first-hand experience of an issue puts people in a strong position to research that issue and to put learning into practice.

5. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
To me it means supporting the intellectual, physical, and emotional development of people to pursue, develop, and master their passions, knowledge, and abilities to improve their lives, and society (bonus).
It also means cultivating quality educators to guide young people, communities, and each other for better understanding, economic opportunity, and civil society.
We now have the CLD regulations
To ensure communities across Scotland – particularly those that are disadvantaged – have access to the CLD support they need
To strengthen co-ordination between the full range of CLD providers, ensuring that CPPs, local authorities and other providers of public services

6. The Jerry McGuire moment
Communities that embrace change are a powerful force to promote equality, inclusion, and social justice. They can be advocates for human rights, aid the integration of diverse groups, and tackle discrimination or sectarianism. They can tackle poverty, improve health and promote sustainable living.
There are no sustainable development goals without communities
Being part of a strong community is a good thing. It helps people to flourish and increases their well-being. It lies at the core of active citizenship and democratic engagement. It strengthens local democracy.
Strong confident connected communities mean that you have pupils that are more ready to learn
When we have pupils that achieve their potential in schools we have stronger more confident and connected communities
Many communities contain active networks of local groups, clubs, societies and informal connections that complement public services. They provide personal support, social networks and learning opportunities,
It doesn’t stop at the school gate
How connected are you
This is a community
This is a network