Social participation a person's involvement in activities that provide interaction with others in a community Expand Social participation is defined as a person's involvement in activities that provide interaction with others in a community, focused on interpersonal relationships outside the home.
Social Value viewing activities holistically and considering their positive economic, social, and environmental effects that contribute to the long-term wellbeing and resilience of society Expand When activities are viewed holistically considering their broader economic, social, and environmental effects, positive effects contribute to the long-term wellbeing and resilience of individuals, communities and society in general.
Social Prescribing when frontline healthcare professionals refer people to 'services' in their community Expand Social Prescribing is a means of enabling GPs and other frontline healthcare professionals to refer people to 'services' in their community instead of offering only medicalised solutions to their health and wellbeing.
Social Capital human relationships and networks that facilitate co-operation within or among groups Expand Social Capital refers to the value of human relationships and networks, whereby shared norms, values and understandings facilitate co-operation within or among groups.
Social Action people coming together to tackle an issue, support other people, or improve their community Expand Social Action is people coming together to tackle an issue, support other people, or improve their community. It involves people giving their time, skills and other resources for the common good.
Strengths-based community development a way of thinking about the world that views people and communities as resourceful and resilient with innate abilities and capabilities Expand Strengths-based community development is a set of values and principles and a way of thinking about the world that views people and communities as resourceful and resilient with innate abilities and capabilities. Too often, we focus attention on "what is wrong" rather than "what is strong". A strengths perspective offers a different way of working with people and communities.
Participatory research hand power from professional researchers to research participants Expand Participatory research comprises a range of approaches and techniques that hand power from professional researchers to research participants, often community members or community-based organisations.
Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft German words that mean community and society Expand Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft are German words that mean community and society, respectively. Introduced in classical social theory, they discuss the different kinds of social ties in small, rural, traditional societies versus large-scale, modern, industrial ones.
Deficits-based approach a focus on the perceived needs, weaknesses, and deficiencies of a community Expand A deficits-based approach focuses on the perceived needs, weaknesses, and deficiencies of a community often derived by data from an external viewpoint. This reactive response means the community and individuals within it are viewed through the lens of "problems".
Community of Interest a group of people who have shared experiences, characteristics or common interests Expand A community of interest is a group of people who have shared experiences, characteristics or common interests and wish to come together to address issues that are important to them.
Community cohesion when people feel a sense of belonging to a community and have an equal chance to participate in community life Expand Community cohesion refers to the need for robust and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds. Every person feels a sense of belonging to a community and has an equal chance to participate in community life. It describes people living alongside one another with mutual understanding and respect rather than in conflict.
Community consultation a way to gather a community's views to inform decision-making. Expand Community consultation is a vehicle to gather a community's views to inform decision-making.
Co-production a person-centred approach to working, where everybody works together on an equal basis to influence how services, projects or activities are designed, commissioned and delivered Expand Co-production is a person-centred approach to working, where everybody works together on an equal basis to influence how services, projects or activities are designed, commissioned and delivered. It is values-based, built upon the principle that people are experts in their own lives and are best placed to advise and shape decisions and services that work for everyone.
Community involvement a process that enables people to become active participants in the development or delivery of services, projects or activities Expand Community involvement is a process that enables people to become active participants in the development or delivery of services, projects or activities. So that actions are carried out 'with' or 'by' communities rather than 'to', 'about' or 'for' them.
Community engagement a process of developing partnerships, collaborations and relationships to mobilise and influence positive change Expand Community engagement is an ongoing process of developing partnerships, collaborations and relationships to mobilise and influence positive change. It is a way of working together with and through different groups of people associated with geography, characteristics, a particular interest, or similar situations to achieve a shared understanding of community needs and experiences.
Community leadership Community leadership is a specific form of the general concept of leadership Expand Community leadership is a specific form of the general concept of leadership. It is frequently based in place, and so is local, although it can also represent a community of common interest, purpose or practice. It can be individual or group leadership, voluntary or paid.
Community group group or organisation which works for the public benefit Expand A Community Group or 'voluntary group' is defined as a 'group or organisation which works for the public benefit.'
Community economic development local economic development driven by a community's social, environmental and economic priorities. Expand Community economic development (CED) is an approach to local economic development driven by a community's social, environmental and economic priorities. It is shaped by those who live, work and run businesses and public services within that community. Learn more - http://localisewestmidlands.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/MCED-summary-final-Jan-2013.pdf
Community development practitioner works with communities enabling them to take collective action Expand Those in a paid or voluntary role, who are tasked with working with communities to take collective action and enable communities to drive their own development.
Community development community development is a broad term given to the practices of active citizens and professionals to build stronger and more resilient local communities Expand Community development is a broad term given to the practices of active citizens and professionals to build stronger and more resilient local communities. It is Rooted in principles of empowerment, inclusion, self-determination, collective action and social justice. Community development enables people in communities to take collective action, allowing them to change things that are important to them. It is a continuous process led by community members aiming to improve the quality of life of their community.
Community action Community action refers to forms of collective mobilisation Expand Community action refers to forms of collective mobilisation where individuals or groups come together to identify their own needs and determine actions to meet those needs. Community action includes a broad range of activities and is sometimes called 'social action'.
Community a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic or interest in common Expand A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic or interest in common. Community may also refer to significant group affiliations such as national communities, international communities, and virtual communities.
Bumping Places public places where people meet Expand Bumping Places are places where people meet, e.g. squares, benches, streets, parks, playgrounds, community centres.
Bridging Capital social capital that describes connections between individuals that cross social divides or between social groups Expand Bridging Capital is a type of social capital that describes connections between individuals that cross social divides or between social groups (such as race, class, or religion). It is associations that 'bridge' between communities, groups, or organisations. Learn more - https://www.socialcapitalresearch.com/what-is-bridging-social-capital/