Angus Council Vibrant Communities Programme of Support returns for 2024-25.
Vibrant Communities Team in collaboration with Community Development partners, Angus Rural Partnership and Voluntary Action Angus will support the delivery of a series of online and face-to-face workshops and webinars to support and inspire community organisations.
The programme targets groups of all levels to ensure the communities of Angus can:
- prepare and plan community engagements using the VOiCE tool
- apply for funding
- deliver their aspirations
- understand their roles, responsibilities, and governance requirements
Watch this space as more events and training opportunities are added, along with details of how to book.
To find out more email CommEngagement@angus.gov.uk
VOiCE training for communities
Tuesday 17 September, 7pm to 9pm, Arbroath Academy Community Wing
Reserve a spot at VOiCE training Arbroath
VOiCE is planning and recording software that assists individuals, organisations and partnerships to design and deliver effective community engagement. VOiCE helps you:
- reflect on what you are trying to achieve
- develop plans that align with your purpose
- monitor progress
- evaluate the process and outcomes
- learn for future activity
At these interactive workshops Vibrant Communities officers will take you through the four sections of VOiCE (Analyse, Plan, Do, Review) to help you carry out a well-structured, managed and evaluated engagement process.
Places are limited to 20 per venue.
Community Development drop-in surgery
10:30am to 12:30pm, Wednesday 25 September
Voluntary Action Angus, The Cross, Forfar
Drop in and speak to Community Development officers to find out how we can support your organisation with anything from starting a new group, project development, funding, community engagement and consultations.
Angus Community Development Conference
Carnoustie Golf Links Hotel, Wednesday 30 October, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Angus Community Development Conference is now open for registration.
The conference is free to all community groups and organisations to attend.
The aim of the day is to inform, inspire, and support the community groups and of Angus who aspire to deliver community led projects of all stages. This can be from getting projects started and off the ground to taking ownership of land or buildings that will lead to transformational community driven initiatives.
Join us and hear from keynote speakers, inspiring community groups and organisations. There will also be opportunities to participate in collaborative world café sessions and workshops.
The full programme will be announced soon but we’re giving you the opportunity to secure your place now.
At this conference, you will get to:
- Connect with other community groups and organisations; learn about the Community Development support available from a variety of organisations and services.
- Share your experiences and celebrate the success and impact you are making on your communities, as well as sharing your challenges and how you have addressed them.
- Be Inspired: you will hear from regional and local community led projects; the latest funding opportunities from local and national funders and much more.