1. Growing Community Assets Welcome to a SURF seminar supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise Andy Milne, Chief Executive of SURF 08/05/08CoSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh Sharing experience : shaping practice

2. SURF’s Role Independent and cross sectoral Bringing all the dimensions and players in regeneration together Informing and influencing policy

3. Sharing experience : shaping practice “Same Difference?” (1) “Same Difference” was a SURF Seminar in November 2006 that explored the lessons from community asset-based regeneration in different settings (rural, urban and regional).

4. Sharing experience : shaping practice “Same Difference?” (2) Asset based community development is increasingly accepted as a viable and effective approach to building community capacity and confidence regardless of place The empowerment of communities and individuals through acquiring and developing assets has extensive benefits for society well beyond the better management of local services and resources

5. Sharing experience : shaping practice “Same Difference?” (3) The enthusiasm of an asset holder to dispose of that asset is a reasonable guide as to the wisdom of accepting it Further investment in basic community development will be required if an asset building approach is to be a viable option for more marginalised groups

6. Sharing experience : shaping practice Growing Community Assets – SURF’s Role Information – Scotregen Journal and website (www.scotregen.co.uk)www.scotregen.co.uk Policy debate – “Food For Thought” discussions Sharing experience – Today’s seminar: constructive exchange (free event, inputs given freely)

7. Sharing experience : shaping practice Today’s Event Information input – Andrew and Anita from Highlands and Islands Enterprise Experience exchange – Workshops: Criteria, Process, Practicalities Plenary panel – shared understandings

8. Sharing experience : shaping practice Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum www.scotregen.co.uk SURF appreciates the support of its 12 sponsoring members, who are: