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Introduction to Community Matters
Steve Conway
Consultant Community Matters (NW Coordinator)
communitymatters.org.uk
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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
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Community Matters
communitymatters.org.uk
“Our vision is for active and sustainable communities in which everyone is valued and canplay their full part”
• Advocate at local and national level for community sector organisations• Services for community organisations:
– Advice line 0845 847 4253– Affordable Consultancy and Training– Regional coordinators– Visible quality standard– Legal clinics– Publications (e-newsletter, magazine, reference manual and
information sheets, issue based publications)
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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
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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….
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Youth at the Centre Programme
Please get in touch if you interested in any element of our programme
Nina BurichNational Youth Programmes Manager
020 7837 7887