Voscur delivered a training course on ‘Practical steps for building diverse and inclusive groups’ on 21 February 2017. Groups attending the training included Bedminster Energy Group, Bishopston Cotham an Redland Energy Group, Sustrans, Bee the Change, Herbalists without Borders, Protect our NHS, Street Goat, NHS and Greater Bedminster Neighbourhood Partnership.
Some key learning points:
- Educate yourself about different communities in your target area
- Identify and approach community groups; go out to meet them – don’t expect them to come to you
- Ask people what they need from your organisation, don’t assume
More to follow.