web: locality.uk email: info@locality.uk tel: 0845 458 8336

1. web: locality.org.ukemail: info@locality.org.uktel: 0845 458 8336

2. Community AllianceMaking Community Buildings Work Michelle Carrahar Development Manager Locality

3. About us Locality is the leading nationwide network of settlements, development trusts, social action centres and community enterprises.  We believe that every community is a place of possibility. Locality was formed through the merger of bassac and the Development Trusts Association, two leading networks of community owned and led organisations.

4. Our members Our members are: • Independent • Led by local people • Driving social change • Trading for community benefit • Developing community assets and ownership

5. Introductions • Each of you tell me; • Your name • Organisation • 1 thing you want from you building • Sorry have to keep it short about 30 seconds

6. Definition of community building • A building; a physical space which is community controlled, owned or led. • A focal point for the community • Long term sustainability to support community activities • Underpins community pride • Supports wealth investment • A building; a physical space which is community controlled, owned or led. • A focal point for the community • Long term sustainability to support community activities • Underpins community pride • Supports wealth investment

7. Community consultation Does your building rule you? No need cos we always do this? Confusing- different voices? Too expensive/hard/long?

8. Evidencing Need • Set up in response to need • Need to recheck regularly • Engage with stakeholders • Develop in response to changes - organic

9. Why it matters • Because you and your communities need to evidence your needs • Use these to shape your services and buildings • With less money we need services that meet needs and involves service users

10. Use Outcomes • Outcomes -A way of describing the changes we want our services to make • Outcomes need to meet funders and community objectives – avoiding mission drift • Outcomes we want from our buildings

11. Example 1: Outputs: 400 weekly drop in welfare advice sessions/year Impact: increased take up of welfare entitlements Outcome: improved personal health and confidence, more stable household finances Example 2: Outputs: drop in sessions for older people 40/year Imapct: reduced isolation, better mental health Outcomes: greater social participation and engagement within community

12. In groups • Work out an example of; • Outputs • Impacts • Outcomes • From one of your organisations

13. Measuring Change • Outcomes mix long and short term • Adaptable services and buildings • Flexible spaces • Voice and community • Keep up evidence base • Beware confusing language

14. Operating environment Budget reduction and; • Open Public services white paper • Payment by results • Social Impact bonds • Social clauses private members bill • Work programme contracts

15. Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change 1 & 2 of November 2011 – the Palace Hotel, Manchester Locality’s very first national convention will be the biggest event of its kind in the country – see locality.org.uk to find out more. Locality ’11 is the place to find out about the latest community sector issues, network with like-minded colleagues, listen to key speakers, join the debate, and learn more about Locality’s work in asset transfer, enterprise and social action. We’re expecting around 500 delegates over two days – don’t miss out on this major new event in the community sector calendar. Early bird booking rates available soon.