Community Leadership Programme - Funding ended March 2011

The Community Leadership Programme aimed to promote Active Citizenship and provide the residents of Hillingdon with training that will help them become more involved in their community.

Active citizenship is about being involved in your community, having your say and taking part in decisions that affect you. Above all, it's about making things happen and improving the quality of life in your neighbourhood. Active Citizen Training also increases people’s confidence, motivation, skills and knowledge. The transferable skills learnt can also be beneficial to those looking for work.

The following free 1 day courses will be taking place over the next few months in the borough of Hillingdon (dates and locations to be confirmed):

• Communication skills & assertiveness

Learn techniques which will help you communicate with confidence 
Learn how to stand up for your rights and get your message across

• Introduction to Active Citizenship

1. Different ways people can become involved in their community
2. How to find the right opportunity 
3. What support is available

• Influencing change

1. Skills and knowledge to campaign or lobby effectively
2. Greater understanding of the need to influence people 
3. How to gain allies and supporters in lobbying
4. Understanding the importance of effective listening and speaking

Other courses that could be provided depending on demand include: 

• Developing a project – from idea to proposal
• Women be heard
• Developing neighbourhood networks

If you would like more details of the community leadership programme, or if you are interested in any of the above courses or know people who might be, please contact:

THIS PROJECT HAS NOW ENDED