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Aug 21, 2024
Embedding Community-led action research – Discussion event
Aug 21, 2024

This online roundtable event will bring together colleagues from across the UK to explore how we can continue to build the momentum for community-led action research

Aug 21, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
An idea whose time has come? Community-led action research in Scotland
Mar 6, 2024

In this blog, David Allan, Deputy Director of SCDC, shares his thoughts around the progress of community-led action research – and what could be next for this approach in Scotland.

Mar 6, 2024
Oct 16, 2023
New set of guidance documents for Community Councils published
Oct 16, 2023

A new set of guidance documents for Community Councils have been published by the Improvement Service, Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), COSLA and the Scottish Government.

Oct 16, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Plans afoot - help shape our response to Scottish Government consultation on community engagement in local development plans
Jun 20, 2023

SCDC will be contributing a response to the Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance consultation and would like to hear from any community organisations or others in our network who would like to help shape our response

Jun 20, 2023
May 18, 2023
Income(ing) call - participants wanted for research into income-based policies and health
May 18, 2023

A new research project is interested in what the public think about different income-based policies that impact on health. For this, they are looking for people to take part in interviews, focus groups and a public panel to help deisgnm the research. People will be given a finacial incentive for their time.

May 18, 2023
Apr 3, 2023
Strengthening participation requests - survey
Apr 3, 2023

Participation requests were designed to improve community input to how services are run. Six years on the way they are being used is under review to make them more useful. Don’t miss your chance to shape how they might work in future.

Apr 3, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
Words on wealth
Feb 6, 2023

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation into community wealth building, with the aim of taking forward a Community Wealth Building Bill.

Feb 6, 2023
Nov 16, 2022
Get with the plan - parliamentary inquiry into community planning
Nov 16, 2022

Find out how you can participate in the Scottish Parliament’s inquiry into part 2 of the Community Empowerment Act on community planning.

Nov 16, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
Lay of the land: SCDC’s response to the Scottish Government’s ‘Land reform in a net-zero Scotland’ consultation
Nov 9, 2022

SCDC recently submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on land reform, ‘Land reform in a net-zero Scotland’. Here’s a brief summary of what we said.

Nov 9, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
What are we saying about planning?
Jun 20, 2022

SCDC has recently submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4), which sets out how places and environments will be planned and designed in the years to come. Here are some key points from our response.

Jun 20, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
From our Chair: SCDC Director Recruitment
Jun 7, 2022

Over the past decade and more, we have worked hard to establish ourselves as an authority on community development theory and practice - we are now looking for a new Director to help lead SCDC into its next decade of development.

Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
The Next Chapter: SCDC Director
Jun 7, 2022

After 13 years as Director of SCDC and approaching a ‘significant birthday’ it is now time to step back and make way for new leadership

Jun 7, 2022
Apr 22, 2022
An appealing prospect? Exploring process for participation requests
Apr 22, 2022

This event will explore the appeals process for Participation Requests, which were introduced as part of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

Apr 22, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
Planning for planning
Mar 7, 2022

We’re going to submit a reponse to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4), and we’re inviting anyone interested in helping shape it to get in touch.

Mar 7, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
Our Place: New website exploring Place-based working
Jan 20, 2022

Our Place is a new site devoted to promoting the benefits of place and place-based working.

Jan 20, 2022
Dec 15, 2021
Community Covid Response - Omicron variant
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
SCDC welcomes new Chair of the Board
Dec 15, 2021

SCDC has announced the appointment of Geoff Whittam as the new Chair of the Board for the organisation. Geoff will succeed Angela Morgan OBE who has stepped down after a six year term.

Dec 15, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
An appealing prospect? Opportunity to help develop an appeals process for participation requests
Nov 29, 2021

Scottish Community Development Centre is inviting community groups, third sector organisations and public bodies to express an interest in working with us to consider a potential appeals process for Participation Requests, which were introduced as part of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
Pushing participation forward: SCDC’s work around participation requests
Nov 29, 2021

Find out about SCDC’s programme of activities to increase community awareness and skills around Participation Requests, including advice, resources and the development of an appeals mechanism.

Nov 29, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
Connections and cross-sector working during coronavirus
Nov 18, 2021

This research develops a fuller understanding of cross-sector collaboration across public, community and third sector organisations and the emerging range of coronavirus (COVID-19) focused community groups.

Nov 18, 2021
Sep 3, 2021
Final Evaluation of the Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRR Fund)
Sep 3, 2021

We worked with Foundation Scotland to produce a final evaluation of their Response, Recovery and Resilience (RRR) Fund.

Sep 3, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
What would you want from a new community resource hub within the University of Glasgow?
Jun 14, 2021

Scottish Community Development Centre is conducting some research regarding a new community resource hub within the University of Glasgow. Community and voluntary organisations in the city are invited to give their views.

Jun 14, 2021
May 18, 2021
Call for members: Open Government Civil Society Steering Group
May 18, 2021

The Scottish Civil Society Open Government Network is refreshing its committee and is looking for people passionate about changing the way government works to come forward

May 18, 2021
May 6, 2021
Starting Back Safely - Updated advice and practical tools
May 6, 2021

The Supporting Communities Safely resource has been updated to support community organisations to start back safely.

May 6, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
ENABLE Scotland Disability Awareness training
Mar 17, 2021

ENABLE Scotland are offering free Autism Awareness or Disability Awareness sessions until the end of the month.

Mar 17, 2021
Feb 17, 2021
The role of mutual aid groups during Covid-19
Feb 17, 2021

This short research report from Glasgow Caledonian University examines the role of ‘mutual aid groups’ during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research explores whether these informal groups set up ‘almost overnight’ at the start of the crisis have complemented, enhanced or, in some cases, undermined more formal emergency responses.

Feb 17, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
The Assembly has spoken...
Jan 14, 2021

The report and final recommendations from the Citizen’s Assembly of Scotland has been published.

Jan 14, 2021
Dec 1, 2020
Survey: How we're collaborating during covid-19
Dec 1, 2020

This short survey aims to understand how community groups, third sector organisations and public bodies are delivering a co-ordinated response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Dec 1, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
Join us for an ‘All Our Rights in Law’ online conversation
Nov 11, 2020

Join us on Thursday 3rd December to give your views about a new human rights law in Scotland.

Nov 11, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme - funding stream now open
Sep 21, 2020

The Scottish Government’s Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme funding stream is now open, offering both organisational support and funding to deliver services.

Sep 21, 2020
 

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  • October 2024 10
    • Oct 31, 2024 Deadline extended: SCDC is seeking new Board members Oct 31, 2024
    • Oct 31, 2024 New figures show Scotland’s life expectancy remains below pre-pandemic levels Oct 31, 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024 New training to support public bodies Oct 23, 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024 Coalition demands action on justice for disabled people Oct 23, 2024
    • Oct 16, 2024 New report: Restoring social security safety net crucial to tackling poverty Oct 16, 2024
    • Oct 16, 2024 How do we support ‘democratic wellbeing’ in Scotland? Oct 16, 2024
    • Oct 11, 2024 Supporting community-led action during Challenge Poverty Week Oct 11, 2024
    • Oct 11, 2024 New resource: Exploring the role of Local Place Plans Oct 11, 2024
    • Oct 2, 2024 SCDC is seeking new Board members Oct 2, 2024
    • Oct 2, 2024 Coalition calls for Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill Oct 2, 2024
  • September 2024 12
    • Sep 25, 2024 Scottish Government publishes Democracy Matters consultation response Sep 25, 2024
    • Sep 25, 2024 Scottish Climate Week: How communities can take climate action  Sep 25, 2024
    • Sep 19, 2024 Creating Hope Together - sign up for training Sep 19, 2024
    • Sep 18, 2024 What are the social determinants of health and how are they related to health inequalities? Sep 18, 2024
    • Sep 18, 2024 New report outlines the scale of Scotland’s inequalities crisis Sep 18, 2024
    • Sep 11, 2024 Programme for Government: Key announcements for community development Sep 11, 2024
    • Sep 9, 2024 Community development and Climate - Policy overview Sep 9, 2024
    • Sep 9, 2024 Climate Resources Sep 9, 2024
    • Sep 9, 2024 Community development and Climate Glossary Sep 9, 2024
    • Sep 9, 2024 How can communities take action on the climate emergency? Sep 9, 2024
    • Sep 4, 2024 Improving local outcomes with community-led action plans Sep 4, 2024
    • Sep 4, 2024 Launch event: New course to support young people's voices around health and wellbeing Sep 4, 2024
  • August 2024 8
    • Aug 28, 2024 Survey shows sector under pressure amid costs crisis Aug 28, 2024
    • Aug 28, 2024 Event: Co-production Ideas Clinic on 12th September Aug 28, 2024
    • Aug 21, 2024 Embedding Community-led action research – Discussion event Aug 21, 2024
    • Aug 21, 2024 New research on health inequalities, welfare reform and economic change in Scotland Aug 21, 2024
    • Aug 14, 2024 Spotlight on: Community-led health Aug 14, 2024
    • Aug 14, 2024 What impact has the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act had? Aug 14, 2024
    • Aug 7, 2024 Closes Friday: Share your views about third sector funding challenge Aug 7, 2024
    • Aug 7, 2024 Co-production Week Scotland 2024: Embedding co-production Aug 7, 2024
  • July 2024 9
    • Jul 31, 2024 Social Attitudes Survey shows strong support for redistribution and taxation Jul 31, 2024
    • Jul 24, 2024 Girls and young women feel lack of influence in decision-making, survey shows Jul 24, 2024
    • Jul 24, 2024 Share your views: Third sector funding challenges under the spotlight Jul 24, 2024
    • Jul 17, 2024 Resource spotlight: The National Standards for Community Engagement Jul 17, 2024
    • Jul 17, 2024 Children and young people’s ‘right to be heard’ comes into force Jul 17, 2024
    • Jul 10, 2024 How third sector organisations can make an impact on climate assemblies Jul 10, 2024
    • Jul 10, 2024 Taking the next steps around community-led action research in Scotland Jul 10, 2024
    • Jul 3, 2024 Ensuring everyone in our communities can cast their vote tomorrow Jul 3, 2024
    • Jul 3, 2024 What's the relationship between co-production and community engagement? Jul 3, 2024
  • June 2024 8
    • Jun 28, 2024 Community-led action research: What we're learning - and what's next. Jun 28, 2024
    • Jun 26, 2024 What’s next for the Human Rights Bill in Scotland? Jun 26, 2024
    • Jun 26, 2024 Manifesto calls on candidates to support disabled people's rights Jun 26, 2024
    • Jun 19, 2024 Report shows the pandemic’s unequal impact on children and families Jun 19, 2024
    • Jun 19, 2024 Funding to support new approaches to tackling child poverty Jun 19, 2024
    • Jun 12, 2024 Community groups encouraged to support everyone to cast their vote Jun 12, 2024
    • Jun 5, 2024 Rural health and wellbeing survey shows value of community-led research  Jun 5, 2024
    • Jun 5, 2024 Community-led health organisations at a tipping point amid worsening health inequalities Jun 5, 2024
  • May 2024 10
    • May 29, 2024 ‘Not just another method’: Using co-production to support a mental health café in Ireland May 29, 2024
    • May 29, 2024 Voter ID rules could impact ability of many to cast their vote May 29, 2024
    • May 22, 2024 SCDC sets out vision for local democracy to strengthen community action   May 22, 2024
    • May 15, 2024 Anti-poverty organisations react to FM's child poverty focus May 15, 2024
    • May 15, 2024 How can we fund participatory budgeting? May 15, 2024
    • May 8, 2024 Poverty Alliance exploring participatory approach to poverty and human rights  May 8, 2024
    • May 8, 2024 Updated National Performance Framework heads to parliament with new outcomes  May 8, 2024
    • May 2, 2024 NPF 2024 changes May 2, 2024
    • May 1, 2024 What are we leaning about climate assemblies?  May 1, 2024
    • May 1, 2024 Valuing assets in community-led action research May 1, 2024
  • April 2024 8
    • Apr 24, 2024 Explore the democratic landscape across the UK Apr 24, 2024
    • Apr 24, 2024 New climate assembly planned after 2030 target dropped Apr 24, 2024
    • Apr 22, 2024 CPAR 2 final shared learning sign up Apr 22, 2024
    • Apr 17, 2024 Climate Towns show one path towards community-led climate action Apr 17, 2024
    • Apr 15, 2024 Participation Request event - 15th May 2024 (9:30am - 3:30pm) Apr 15, 2024
    • Apr 10, 2024 Participatory budgeting encourages democratic participation in Edinburgh school  Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 10, 2024 Explainer spotlight: Understanding community engagement  Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 3, 2024 Scotland's health inequalities are getting worse. Where's the outrage? Apr 3, 2024
  • March 2024 8
    • Mar 27, 2024 Video: How participatory budgeting can better include women — and why that matters Mar 27, 2024
    • Mar 27, 2024 Latest figures show failure to tackle child poverty Mar 27, 2024
    • Mar 20, 2024 What does best practice citizen participation look like?  Mar 20, 2024
    • Mar 20, 2024 How community-led action research is making an impact Mar 20, 2024
    • Mar 13, 2024 New guidance sets out how we can value lived experience  Mar 13, 2024
    • Mar 6, 2024 New article outlines what could be for next community-led action research in Scotland Mar 6, 2024
    • Mar 6, 2024 How community-led organisations support cash first approaches  Mar 6, 2024
    • Mar 6, 2024 An idea whose time has come? Community-led action research in Scotland Mar 6, 2024
  • February 2024 3
    • Feb 28, 2024 Report highlights important health impacts of social prescribing  Feb 28, 2024
    • Feb 28, 2024 Democracy Matters 2 consultation concludes Feb 28, 2024
    • Feb 21, 2024 New briefing sets out key actions to eradicate health inequality in Scotland Feb 21, 2024
  • October 2023 1
    • Oct 16, 2023 New set of guidance documents for Community Councils published Oct 16, 2023
  • June 2023 1
    • Jun 20, 2023 Plans afoot - help shape our response to Scottish Government consultation on community engagement in local development plans Jun 20, 2023
  • May 2023 2
    • May 18, 2023 Income(ing) call - participants wanted for research into income-based policies and health May 18, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 SCDC appoints new Director May 4, 2023
  • April 2023 1
    • Apr 3, 2023 Strengthening participation requests - survey Apr 3, 2023
  • February 2023 1
    • Feb 6, 2023 Words on wealth Feb 6, 2023
  • January 2023 1
    • Jan 11, 2023 Community Planning Informal Engagement Session - Sign up page Jan 11, 2023
  • November 2022 2
    • Nov 16, 2022 Get with the plan - parliamentary inquiry into community planning Nov 16, 2022
    • Nov 9, 2022 Lay of the land: SCDC’s response to the Scottish Government’s ‘Land reform in a net-zero Scotland’ consultation Nov 9, 2022
  • June 2022 3
    • Jun 20, 2022 What are we saying about planning? Jun 20, 2022
    • Jun 7, 2022 From our Chair: SCDC Director Recruitment Jun 7, 2022
    • Jun 7, 2022 The Next Chapter: SCDC Director Jun 7, 2022
  • April 2022 1
    • Apr 22, 2022 An appealing prospect? Exploring process for participation requests Apr 22, 2022
  • March 2022 2
    • Mar 7, 2022 Planning for planning Mar 7, 2022
    • Mar 3, 2022 Participation Requests National Event sign up Mar 3, 2022
  • January 2022 1
    • Jan 20, 2022 Our Place: New website exploring Place-based working Jan 20, 2022
  • December 2021 2
    • Dec 15, 2021 Community Covid Response - Omicron variant Dec 15, 2021
    • Dec 15, 2021 SCDC welcomes new Chair of the Board Dec 15, 2021
  • November 2021 3
    • Nov 29, 2021 An appealing prospect? Opportunity to help develop an appeals process for participation requests Nov 29, 2021
    • Nov 29, 2021 Pushing participation forward: SCDC’s work around participation requests Nov 29, 2021
    • Nov 18, 2021 Connections and cross-sector working during coronavirus Nov 18, 2021
  • September 2021 1
    • Sep 3, 2021 Final Evaluation of the Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRR Fund) Sep 3, 2021
  • August 2021 1
    • Aug 26, 2021 Focus groups to inform the development of a community resource hub at the University of Glasgow Aug 26, 2021
  • June 2021 1
    • Jun 14, 2021 What would you want from a new community resource hub within the University of Glasgow? Jun 14, 2021
  • May 2021 3
    • May 18, 2021 Call for members: Open Government Civil Society Steering Group May 18, 2021
    • May 7, 2021 Working Better Together In Place May 7, 2021
    • May 6, 2021 Starting Back Safely - Updated advice and practical tools May 6, 2021
  • March 2021 1
    • Mar 17, 2021 ENABLE Scotland Disability Awareness training Mar 17, 2021
  • February 2021 1
    • Feb 17, 2021 The role of mutual aid groups during Covid-19 Feb 17, 2021
  • January 2021 1
    • Jan 14, 2021 The Assembly has spoken... Jan 14, 2021
  • December 2020 1
    • Dec 1, 2020 Survey: How we're collaborating during covid-19 Dec 1, 2020
  • November 2020 1
    • Nov 11, 2020 Join us for an ‘All Our Rights in Law’ online conversation Nov 11, 2020
  • September 2020 3
    • Sep 21, 2020 Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme - funding stream now open Sep 21, 2020
    • Sep 21, 2020 Community engagement: New challenges, but never more important Sep 21, 2020
    • Sep 3, 2020 Alan Ferguson – A reflection on his contribution to community development from SCDC  Sep 3, 2020
  • July 2020 1
    • Jul 1, 2020 How we can all shape a net-zero economy Jul 1, 2020
  • June 2020 3
    • Jun 24, 2020 Community Covid-19 resource updated around Test and Protect and restarting services Jun 24, 2020
    • Jun 2, 2020 Supporting communities in Collydean Jun 2, 2020
    • Jun 2, 2020 Castlemilk Together: Supporting communities during Covid-19 Jun 2, 2020
  • May 2020 5
    • May 27, 2020 New pressures, new priorities? May 27, 2020
    • May 21, 2020 Rapid Evaluation of the Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRR) May 21, 2020
    • May 15, 2020 Supporting Communities Safely: Advice for community groups, organisations and volunteer networks May 15, 2020
    • May 11, 2020 New resource to ensure community groups are safe during the Covid-19 outbreak May 11, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 CHEX organisations see funding for community responses to Covid-19 May 6, 2020
  • April 2020 2
    • Apr 28, 2020 Blog: As community groups step up, challenges remain in the face of Covid-19 Apr 28, 2020
    • Apr 28, 2020 Participation requests 3 years down the road Apr 28, 2020
  • March 2020 6
    • Mar 23, 2020 What community organisations are telling us about their Covid-19 responses Mar 23, 2020
    • Mar 19, 2020 SCDC statement on the Covid-19 crisis Mar 19, 2020
    • Mar 19, 2020 How funders can support the community sector during the coronavirus Mar 19, 2020
    • Mar 19, 2020 Advice for community organisations to work digitally Mar 19, 2020
    • Mar 17, 2020 SCDC's office is closed - Coronavirus update Mar 17, 2020
    • Mar 6, 2020 Inequality, disadvantage and shaping public services - workshops in Falkirk, South Ayrshire and Clackmannanshire Mar 6, 2020
  • February 2020 4
    • Feb 28, 2020 New report highlights power of peer-led evaluation Feb 28, 2020
    • Feb 20, 2020 Ten for 10: Wrapping up and going forward Feb 20, 2020
    • Feb 14, 2020 Ten for 10: Reflections on a decade of community-led health at CHEX Feb 14, 2020
    • Feb 7, 2020 Ten for 10: Knowing what you don't know - community-led action research Feb 7, 2020
  • January 2020 6
    • Jan 30, 2020 Ten for 10: Why voting is essential for participatory budgeting Jan 30, 2020
    • Jan 23, 2020 Ten for 10: Taking a community development journey through HIIC Jan 23, 2020
    • Jan 17, 2020 Inequality, disadvantage and shaping public services - Highland workshop Jan 17, 2020
    • Jan 15, 2020 Ten for 10: Co-production: Are we nearly there yet? Jan 15, 2020
    • Jan 7, 2020 Ten for 10: Community Engagement – Past and Future Jan 7, 2020
    • Jan 6, 2020 Sign up to the Communities Call for Climate Action Jan 6, 2020
  • December 2019 3
    • Dec 13, 2019 Ten for 10: Not just 'community' empowerment Dec 13, 2019
    • Dec 11, 2019 "All In For Change" launches in Scotland – a new approach to tackling homelessness Dec 11, 2019
    • Dec 5, 2019 People, Power & Place-based approaches - key questions Dec 5, 2019
  • November 2019 3
    • Nov 25, 2019 Marking 10 years of SCDC as an independent organisation Nov 25, 2019
    • Nov 21, 2019 Ten for 10: Turning community development ambitions in actions Nov 21, 2019
    • Nov 18, 2019 WD Empowerment strategy and action plan Nov 18, 2019
  • October 2019 3
    • Oct 29, 2019 Influencing services in North Lanarkshire - workshop Oct 29, 2019
    • Oct 15, 2019 How can community development help solve poverty? Oct 15, 2019
    • Oct 7, 2019 Making participation requests work for everyone - in Glasgow Oct 7, 2019
  • September 2019 2
    • Sep 9, 2019 How can community development be part of solving poverty? Sep 9, 2019
    • Sep 4, 2019 Programme for government 19/20 - Key features for community development Sep 4, 2019
  • August 2019 1
    • Aug 14, 2019 Co-host a workshop on participation requests Aug 14, 2019
  • July 2019 2
    • Jul 19, 2019 Different countries – shared challenges and shared learning Jul 19, 2019
    • Jul 1, 2019 Sustainable Development: Is Scotland on target? Jul 1, 2019
  • June 2019 4
    • Jun 27, 2019 Introducing the PB Charter for Scotland Jun 27, 2019
    • Jun 26, 2019 Democracy Beyond Elections highlights democratic innovations Jun 26, 2019
    • Jun 24, 2019 New programme to support community-led action research Jun 24, 2019
    • Jun 5, 2019 Here's what's new in June Jun 5, 2019
  • May 2019 8
    • May 22, 2019 WWS: Key messages about public service reform May 22, 2019
    • May 19, 2019 Community involvement in evidence May 19, 2019
    • May 17, 2019 Supporting Communities - Year 5 Learning Event, 17th June, Glasgow May 17, 2019
    • May 17, 2019 Supporting Communities - Year 5 Learning Event, 18th June, Glasgow May 17, 2019
    • May 17, 2019 Democracy Matters conversation analysis published May 17, 2019
    • May 15, 2019 SCDC Supporting Communities Programme: People, Planning and Place May 15, 2019
    • May 8, 2019 New Investing in Communities Fund launches May 8, 2019
    • May 1, 2019 Call for views on Sustainable Cities and Communities May 1, 2019
  • April 2019 6
    • Apr 29, 2019 Getting the balance right: Strengthening Community Councils Apr 29, 2019
    • Apr 28, 2019 What we've been up to in April Apr 28, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 Fireworks Consultation - Scottish Government Apr 24, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 New report: Strengthening Community Councils Apr 24, 2019
    • Apr 8, 2019 Resolving conflicts in your community Apr 8, 2019
    • Apr 3, 2019 'Connect Us Too' launch event - Mental Health Awareness for deaf people Apr 3, 2019
  • March 2019 4
    • Mar 28, 2019 #RightsIntoReality conference report Mar 28, 2019
    • Mar 20, 2019 Strengthening Community Councils national seminar Mar 20, 2019
    • Mar 19, 2019 Local Place Plans event booking Mar 19, 2019
    • Mar 6, 2019 What’s been happening with participation requests? Mar 6, 2019
  • February 2019 3
    • Feb 25, 2019 Social prescribing: Redefining the health and social care - Briefing Feb 25, 2019
    • Feb 20, 2019 Opportunity: CDAS Co-ordinator Feb 20, 2019
    • Feb 12, 2019 Supporting Communities: See where we're working Feb 12, 2019
  • January 2019 3
    • Jan 23, 2019 How can government policy help at a local level? Jan 23, 2019
    • Jan 16, 2019 It's all about the internet - Cyber Resilience Survey Jan 16, 2019
    • Jan 7, 2019 CHEX conference: Human rights and community-led health Jan 7, 2019
  • December 2018 2
    • Dec 18, 2018 Opportunity - maximising standards in CLD Dec 18, 2018
    • Dec 4, 2018 Communities matter to democracy Dec 4, 2018
  • November 2018 5
    • Nov 26, 2018 We're SCDC. We believe communities matter. Nov 26, 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 Scottish Government programme for government 2018/19 Nov 26, 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 Sharing learning across Europe about social innovation Nov 26, 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 What are participation requests? - FAQs Nov 26, 2018
    • Nov 25, 2018 Human rights and community development Nov 25, 2018
  • August 2018 4
    • Aug 1, 2018 Corra place-based working survey Aug 1, 2018
    • Aug 1, 2018 STEM and community development Aug 1, 2018
    • Aug 1, 2018 A Charter for PB in Scotland, 22 & 29 August 2018 Aug 1, 2018
    • Aug 1, 2018 Co-production Week Scotland, 19-23 November 2018 Aug 1, 2018
  • July 2018 4
    • Jul 27, 2018 Event invitation: Have your say about Democracy Matters Jul 27, 2018
    • Jul 17, 2018 SURF Vacancy: Langholm Alliance for Action Facilitator Jul 17, 2018
    • Jul 11, 2018 Mapping participation requests one year on Jul 11, 2018
    • Jul 4, 2018 Support offer: Community-led action planning Jul 4, 2018
  • June 2018 4
    • Jun 21, 2018 New CHEX briefing on using the Empowerment Act Jun 21, 2018
    • Jun 13, 2018 CLD Survey: Working with Scottish Communities Jun 13, 2018
    • Jun 6, 2018 Human rights and community development conference, 11 Sept 2018 Jun 6, 2018
    • Jun 4, 2018 New report highlights community impact of serious organised crime Jun 4, 2018
  • May 2018 7
    • May 29, 2018 'Democracy Matters' Local Governance Review May 29, 2018
    • May 15, 2018 Mapping participation requests one year on May 15, 2018
    • May 8, 2018 Knowledge is Power May 8, 2018
    • May 8, 2018 Power in knowledge: Reflections on community-led action research May 8, 2018
    • May 4, 2018 The Fairer Scotland Duty May 4, 2018
    • May 3, 2018 A new way to have your say- upcoming workshops May 3, 2018
    • May 1, 2018 Dunfermline workshop on participation requests May 1, 2018
  • April 2018 4
    • Apr 10, 2018 The Volunteering Support Fund Apr 10, 2018
    • Apr 9, 2018 Inverclyde workshop on participation requests Apr 9, 2018
    • Apr 4, 2018 National Outcomes for Scotland 2018 Apr 4, 2018
    • Apr 3, 2018 New poverty statistics underline case for action Apr 3, 2018
  • March 2018 4
    • Mar 19, 2018 Fort William workshop on participation requests Mar 19, 2018
    • Mar 19, 2018 New lobbying regulations and community organisations Mar 19, 2018
    • Mar 12, 2018 CDAS conference 2018 - Development, Democracy and Dark Matter Mar 12, 2018
    • Mar 8, 2018 Getting ready for GDPR Mar 8, 2018
  • February 2018 5
    • Feb 26, 2018 SCDC's response to Planning Bill consultation Feb 26, 2018
    • Feb 16, 2018 Community Empowerment Act workshop in Dundee Feb 16, 2018
    • Feb 13, 2018 Social Enterprise Branding and Marketing Competition Feb 13, 2018
    • Feb 7, 2018 Free Digital Skills Training in Inverness Feb 7, 2018
    • Feb 5, 2018 Call for interest in hosting a workshop on participation requests Feb 5, 2018
  • January 2018 7
    • Jan 16, 2018 Shared Public Health Priorities – Engagement Events Jan 16, 2018
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