Engage local people with a community asset

10am – 1pm

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19

March

2025

In every community there are valuable assets — from green spaces to historic buildings, and cultural venues to local business districts — that play a central role in strengthening the local economy and shaping local identity. The lasting success of these community assets depends on the active support and engagement of the local community.

Unfortunately, this vital process can sometimes overlook the involvement of certain local groups, particularly those who are under-represented in civil society. In this workshop, we will explore practical and creative strategies for getting local people involved from the start, how to identify whether there is a need or desire to save the asset, and how to design opportunities for broad participation during the whole process.

This session also runs on 23 April - book here.

We offer sessions on a sliding scale. Please select the 'organisation' rate if you are funded by an organisation to attend this session.

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  • Explore what effective engagement looks and feels like in practice
  • Discover tools and approaches for creative engagement
  • Review best practice from communities across the UK 

Participants will also get a free copy of the ABCs of the New Economy guide in the post.

  • Tools to gather local data to inform whether saving or promoting the asset is a priority for local residents
  • Effective engagement strategies to increase awareness and engage with diverse audiences
  • Methods to increase broad participation across different community groups during the whole process
  • Connections with fellow community entrepreneurs and practitioners
  • Local government officials and community planners
  • Leaders of nonprofit organisations and community groups
  • Residents and volunteers interested in grassroots advocacy

Stir to Action's team will be facilitating the learning sessions, and will be joined by Anneliese Kesteven of Take A Part, and one other expert practitioner.

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Refunds

Refunds will only be made if a written refund request is received no less than four weeks before the session starts. Send your written request via email to workshops@stirtoaction.com. If you cancel your booking less than four weeks before the session starts, no refund will be made other than in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the organisers. No refund will be made for non-attendance.

Cancellations

In the event we have to cancel the session before it starts, we will endeavour to inform all participants at least two weeks before the it is due to start, although please be aware that this is not always possible. In such an event, all session fees paid to date will be reimbursed in full. We are unable to reimburse any other costs that may be incurred (i.e. travel, accommodation). 

In the event that we have to change session dates before the start of the session, participants may request a full refund if the new date is not convenient.

Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Stir to Action team via workshops@stirtoaction.com.