Moulsecoomb
Sofie Rutherford
Submitted by tdc on 31 July, 2009 - 10:39. MoulsecoombRole:
Community Development WorkerJacqui Swayne
Submitted by mark.james on 5 March, 2009 - 12:45. MoulsecoombRole:
VolunteerAs a student, working with the Trust has reiterated the importance of grass-roots community development; it's not about making assumptions or delivering ‘top-down' solutions. It's about listening to people, supporting them to find solutions that work for them. It's about empowerment of individuals, increasing their involvement in community issues and, therefore, their capacity for participation in wider society.
Moulsecoomb
Submitted by mark.james on 2 March, 2009 - 13:56.
Our Current Activities:
Supporting Moulsecoomb Local Action Team towards sustainability
- Providing training for the resident committee and other residents who attend the LAT
- Strengthening resident attendance and input into the meetings
- Supporting communication and publicity about the work of the LAT
- Developing networks with other resident-led organisations such as LATs and Resident Associations
- Supporting the implementation and refreshing of the Moulsecoomb LAT action plan
Supporting community buildings in Moulsecoomb
- Working with St. George’s Hall to increase the community usage of the buildings
- Supporting the management committee of St. George’s Hall
- Identifying and securing funding for additional activities
- Linking the building management committees into citywide networks
Working with seldom heard groups
- Supporting the Moulsecoomb Bangladeshi Women’s Group towards sustainability
- Promoting multi-cultural activities such as exercise and swimming in partnership with the Healthy Living Centre
- Developing citywide links with relevant organisations
- Developing links with Moulsecoomb LAT
Achievements:
- Held St.George's Day party for the whole community with funding from the B&HCC. This was well attended with over 200 residents taking part
- Helped a new volunteer to support and officially set up the Women's Swimming Group
- Supported the Clickers Photography Group to become constituted and established as a new community group in the area
- Supported the Mad Hatters, Lunch Club, Fruit and Veg Co-op, Moulsecoomb Local Action Team, the Moulsecoomb Bangladeshi Women’s Group, Friends of Wild Park, the Clickers Photography Group, the Women's Swimming Group and St.George's Hall Management Committee apply for and secure funding to support and develop their groups
- Set up a 6 weekly Practitioner Workers Group to promote best practice and share skills and information around the best ways to support residents and groups in the area
- Organised and promoted various training courses for residents and community group members; communication skills, leadership skills, community group roles, managing difficult behaviour, community reporting, website training, first aid, food hygiene, English lessons, basic IT and treasury training
- Supported 4 groups with their AGM
Testimonials:
“We like having a Community Development Worker because she works very hard for the group, it has been a good experience for us and the group is happy”.
Shiria – resident Moulsecoomb Bangladeshi Women's Group
Kirsty Walker
Submitted by tdc on 2 June, 2009 - 09:25. Woodingdean, Portland Road and Clarendon, Moulsecoomb, HollingdeanRole:
Projects Manager
