South West Foundation

Westway Farm, Bishop Sutton

Somerset BS39 5XP

England

Tel: 01275 333666

email: info@southwestfoundation.org.uk

Training and Events

New! Visit the Community Researcher website at http://www.communityresearchers.co.uk/

Training for housing associations and service user organisations

Community Researcher Training

For the last three years the Foundation has been running a programme to train community members to have a greater voice and say. The training runs for one day a week for six weeksand takes participants through the basis of research and enables them to undertake research of their choice into community needs, and to have more of an influence on decision making. The course finishes with a presentation from the researchers to those who can bring about change.

For more information on this programme please contact the Foundation. Or visit the new Community Researchers website, for case studies, testimonials, news and more information on the training. (link can be found above)

Community Development Training

The Foundation and  partner agencies can deliver a range of training including:

  • Bitesize training in Community Development, and the accredited
    Community Development course designed by the Federation For
    Community Development, Learning
  • Training Residents as community researchers
  • Training Residents in the delivery of Small Grants
So far the training has been delivered to communities in North Somerset, East Devon, Wiltshire, South Devon and Torbay.

If you or your organisation might be interested in this training please contact the Foundation

For more information on any of the above please contact the Foundation: 01275 333666
e-mail: info@southwestfoundation.org.uk

EXAMPLE OF PAST EVENT - Parliament and your community: May 10th

11:00am-3:00pm with light lunch included

Venue: Corsham Court, Wiltshire

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This was a free event undertaken in partnership with the Parliamentary Outreach Unit, Bath Spa University and South West Foundation. Come and experience the delightful setting of Corsham Court. Find out about how communities can engage with Parliament and give your views on what other ways Parliament could improve public engagement with its processes
To download flyer and booking form click here