Community engagement resources

Community engagement is a developing area of work and there’s lots of useful resources and information available, such as: 

  • VOiCE software: VOiCE is planning and recording software that assists individuals, organisations and partnerships to design and deliver effective community engagement.

  • Community engagement infographics: We’ve developed these simple infographics that you can use in your presentations and on social media.

  • Engagement blog: SCDC’s Paul Nelis looks back on the development of the National Standards, and what may be next.  

  • Participation Framework: This Framework provides a guide to good practice in participation work across Scottish Government. It provides information about participatory methods and when to use them, the development of an effective participation strategy, and signposts to further resources.

  • Digital Participation Platforms Guide: This guide will help you explore different options for digital engagement tools and provide a ranking of the features, pricing and usability.

  • COSLA guidance: The guidance is designed to support NHS Boards, Integration Joint Boards and Local Authorities to deliver their existing statutory duties for engagement and public involvement.

  • Place and community engagement: Our Place has some useful resources and information related our place and community engagement.

  • Training: Community engagement de-mystified: This introductory training explores the principles, standards, processes and methods that underpin good practice in community engagement.

Want to talk more about community engagement and your organisation? Get in touch.