Delegates. Community Conference September Conference Summary. Head Girl, North Huddersfield Trust School. North Huddersfield Trust School

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1 Community Conference September 2014 Conference Summary Delegates Andrews, Linda Ashcroft, Helen Bland, Lauren Bottomley, Alma Briggs, Dayna Brown, Nora Butler, Sophie Calvert, Jean Calvert, Lisa Churley, Judith Finch, Janay Folan, Carla France, Kate Hawkins, Gina Huxtable, Isaac Iqbal, Alia Jagger, Lisa Johal, Jazz Joseph, Peter Kilbourne, Tyrell Lees, Margaret Maloney, Dani Marshall, Caroline Munro, Carly Murfin, Fiona Napier, Carlton Nelson-Williams, Gemma O Sullivan, Vicky Palmer, Gary Pinnock, Hamilton, Natalie Pryce, Patrick (Rev) Richards, Basil Roe, Andrew Ross, Michelle Saddique, Imran Slater, Viv Smith, Sue Smithies, Janet Purple Dog Training Deputy Head Girl, Brackenhall Community Trust Councillor Forget-Me-Not Age UK Head Girl, Kirklees Uniform Exchange Deputy Head Boy, Birkby / Paddock Surestart North Huddersfield Learning Community Kirklees Health Integrated Youth Support Services Head Boy, Brackenhall Community Trust Fresh Horizons Royds Hall High School Age UK Chestnut Children s Centre Shabach Outreach Ministries Active Ashbrow C & K Careers Deighton Sports Arena Reach Performing Arts Building African Caribbean Communities Deighton Into Sports Ashbrow School Kirklees Youth Council ishare Timebanking C&K Careers

2 Stephen, Chris Swindell, Glenn Sykes, Carl Taylor, Mike Townend, Dave Watters, Carol Williams, Andy Wilson, Loz Wilson, Shona Volunteering Kirklees Paddock Youth Centre Syngenta Kirklees Active Leisure Deighton Into Sports Birkby / Paddock Surestart Kirklees Youth Council Discussion Group 1 What activities would you consider to be under the umbrella of Active Communities? Buddying Shared use of resources Volunteering Helping others Youth clubs Duke of Edinburgh scheme Sports Leaders award Networking events Cinema Club Crafts circle Adult learning Luncheon groups Fitness for mums Social health activities Newsletters Community cafes Intergenerational work Signposting services Sports activities (Jiu Jitsu) Church groups Homework clubs Vegetable growing (e.g. Ashbrow School) Street parties Healthy activities (cycling, walking) Life itself! Specific organisations: o Active Ashbrow o Kirklees Youth Council o Timebanking

3 o Deighton into Sports Project o Agewell o Brownies o Brackenhall Disabled Group o Deanery Tuesday Group o Exit 25 o Tenants & Residents Associations o Deighton Carnival o Community Forum In times of reducing services and increasingly busy lives, how do we motivate people to contribute more to their community? Build confidence, trust and passion Better communication Common purpose Open up local assets (schools and community buildings) Involve young people in projects Ask for help and create efficiencies through sharing Meeting points (church, etc.) Timebanking Skill recognition and the benefits of sharing / giving Celebrate role models Share results Reduce red tape Peer to peer support Match skills Create tangible and achievable targets Create relevant opportunities Outline what can be achieved Be flexible Through education Clear focus and ownership Listen to community opinions Make people feel valued What practical strategies can be deployed to help with the above? Promote opportunities Communication networks Volunteering opportunities for all ages Use examples and role models to add context

4 Use networks to share information and resources One stop shop Information gathering Establish community forums Community groups taking on community facilities (e.g. Bradley TRA / Bradley Place) Create opportunities for all age ranges Community events Establish robust partnerships Use local businesses for support Discussion Group 2 Referring back to the activities discussed in Discussion Group 1, which are best geared towards encouraging young people to become active citizens? Organised groups with leadership and guidance National Citizen Service Volunteering Timebanking Kirklees Youth Council Enrichment activities CV / leadership skills Involving different cultures What specifically could your organisations do to help? Student representation on local boards (e.g. DBI / Chestnut Centre) Build relationships with other organisations Financial assistance Be more active Social media use Promotion / marketing Ensure young people feel valued for their contribution to the community What would prevent you from taking action to make a difference to the community following today s conference? Communication channels where to go? Funding Time Resources Not having all the necessary information Lack of knowledge / experience

5 Looking at your answers to the last question, what could be done to reduce or remove these barriers? Joined up thinking Community alerts Ensure everyone knows you can make friends at these events Understanding community needs Fundraising Creative thinking Feedback Main reasons for attending conference were the subject matter (Active Communities) and networking opportunities. Most beneficial aspects of the conference: Meeting new contacts Establishing new partnerships Themes and speakers Gaining insight into differing perspectives on community Overview of the changes in the Ashbrow community To share information about attendees organisations Learning about how we can make a change Learning about opportunities for young people DBI history Discovering the strength of the community and its power when organisations work together Good representation from a wide range of organisations Suggestions for themes for future conferences: Bid writing Effective fundraising strategies Community development programmes Celebration of success How to link up projects More discussions on budget cuts More representation / presentations from young people