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Working and learning together to build stronger communities
ANNEX TWO
Glossary
Community or communities
This can be either a 'geographic community' (a group of people living in one area) or a 'community of interest' (a group of people who share a common characteristic or identity, such as ethnic-minority communities).
Community-based adult learning
Informal adult education available in a community setting rather than in an institutional context such as a college.
Community budgeting
This is a process where information about the spending of partner organisations in particular communities is collected and made available. The information can then be used to involve communities in the main decisions about services.
Community capacity-building
Measures that strengthen the collective ability of a community.
Community learning and development
Informal learning and social-development work with individuals and groups in their communities.
Community Learning and Development Strategy
A statement that highlights the joint aims of community learning and development partners over a three-year period across a local authority area.
Community Learning and Development Plan
A joint three-year work plan for a specific local geographic area or community of interest agreed by the community learning and development partners.
Community planning
This is a strategic process local authorities use with the community and other agencies to plan, provide and promote the wellbeing of the community.
Community regeneration
This is the process of tackling poverty, deprivation and social exclusion in a particular geographic area or with a particular group of people.
Deprivation index
This index is put together using indicators measuring characteristics of deprivation, such as health, education, poverty and unemployment.
Neighbourhood statistics
This is a set of data split into very local levels.
Youth work
Informal learning, and personal and social development work with young people.
Outcomes
Outcomes are what we expect to achieve and the effect of what we do.
Social capital
This is where a community has the skills, resources, networks, opportunities and motivation to work together effectively to promote its own wellbeing.
Social justice
This is the equal and fair distribution of social values such as freedom, income and wealth, and the opportunity to take part in society
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