What is Link Up? What is the programme trying to develop & explore? How is asset based community development part of the programme? How can we join up with those working in this way? What is Link Up? Inspiring Scotland programme Partnership with 8-10 Host Organisations in geographic communities Facilitate Links between groups within community Links = Activities with mutual benefit Interest, Enthusiasm, Local assets What is Link Up trying to explore? Build Wellbeing, Efficacy & Resilience Community Connecting People : How better relationships, networks & connections improve community well-being Individual Giving & Confidence : How doing things for others & being part of the solution (rather than defined as the problem) can increase self-esteem, efficacy. What is Link Up trying to explore? New models for investing in communities Capture outcomes from seemingly casual contact Emergent outcomes Culture shift Build resilience, efficacy & wellbeing Support creation of sustainable livelihoods Reduce inequality How is Link Up Asset based? Background logic to programme Asset approach - Values & principles Starting point focus on assets Importance of social connections & networks Resident led links (activities) Building/releasing capacity Sustainable & scalable How can we join up working? Community level (Local Worker) Link Up portfolio Institutional level (Host Organisation) Local support & expertise Finding anchor Efficient exchange of learning -Early days - Tips & techniques / Space for information exchange -Sharing learning when we learn it @InspiringSland