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This is the story of how Thornton Heath is using ABCD to building a stronger more connected community using people power. This process was commissioned by Croydon NHS, and Croydon Local Government, they commissioned Croydon Voluntary Action and Nurture Development. The most exciting feature of this work is the citizen-led action that is driving the process. 20 connectors (local residents) have been having hundreds of conversations with their neighbours about what they have locally and how they can use what they have to secure what they need.
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ABCD in Thornton Heath
Cormac Russell, Director of ABCD Europe &Faculty member of ABCD Institute
Is the glass is half full or half empty? The answer is ‘Yes’!
‘You can’t know what you need, till you know what you have…’
Discovering hidden Treasures
Thornton HeathDeveloping an Asset Based Community Development
Approach
Croydon LA, Croydon NHS and Croydon Voluntary Action are working with Nurture Development to develop the ABCD approach in Thornton Heath, 6 months on, here’s the story so far…..
Why have a meeting when you can have a party?
Festival Day in Thornton Heath-Sept 18, 2011
And on the day people were invited to share their gifts….
This is Shirley with her neighbour...Shirley is a neighbourhood connector
They had already knocked on doors, and heard peoples stories like Mr and Mrs Ahmed…..
Paul Macey who is a wonderful Community Builder, and isfacilitating the process on behalf of Croydon Voluntary Action and Croydon NHS sat with Peggy and heard her story….
And Peggy and Mr & Mrs Ahmed were connected
The connectors have experienced the power of connecting people…
And they have been mapping local associations too….
And seeing the huge potential for connecting these assets also….
And the older people will have plenty to teach the kids as well…
Bingo!!!!
And they stayed for the vision….
News flash: the streets of Thornton Heath were filled today with young people (and the young at heart) making fun…and Community
Classic Needs maps
Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant fear among older people
High levels of ADHD
Smoking relatedHeart diseaseRespiratory difficulties
Obesity across The life course
High levels of drug and Alcohol use.
High unemployment Poor educational attainment
Poor housing/environmental issues
High morbidity
Anti socialbehaviour
Gender inequality
Community Asset Map-Thornton Heath
IndividualsGifts, Skills, Capacities,
Knowledge and Traits of Youth
Older AdultsArtists
People with DisabilitiesStudentsParents
EntrepreneursActivists
InstitutionsSchools
UniversitiesCommunity CollegesPolice Departments
HospitalsLibraries
Social Service Agencies
Non ProfitsMuseums
Fire DepartmentsFoundations
Physical SpaceGardens
ParksPlaygroundsParking Lots
Walking PathsForests/Forest
PreservesPicnic AreasCampsites
Fishing Spots
StoriesOf background and personal history
Of what you like to do and contributeOf existing and ongoing skills and
capacitiesOf successful community development
Of economic growthOf addressing discrimination
Of including those who are marginalizedOf recognizing the value of everyoneOf a time when you or your group felt
appreciated and valuedOf a time the community was at its best
Local EconomyFor-Profit Businesses
Consumer ExpendituresMerchants
Chamber of CommerceBusiness Associations
BanksFoundations
Institutional-Purchasing Power and Personnel
Micro enterprisesLocal Coops
Corporations and Branches
Animal Care GroupsAnti Crime Groups
Residents AssocBusiness Organizations
Charitable GroupsCivic Events Groups
Cultural GroupsEducation Groups
Elderly GroupsEnvironmental Groups
Family Support Groups Health Advocacy and
Fitness Groups
Heritage GroupsHobby and Collectors Groups
Men’s Groups Mentoring Groups
Mutual Support GroupsNeighborhood Improvement
GroupsPolitical Organizations
Recreation GroupsReligious Groups
Service ClubsSocial GroupsUnion Groups
Women’s GroupsYouth Groups
Associations
Physical Space
Local Economy
StoriesInstitutions
Associations
Individuals
My Commun
ity
My Commun
ity
Our Community
Doing work the old way
SBA: processes with ownership
The move is from services to clients
to
supports for citizens
Inclusion
Determinants of Health
• Personal behaviour
• Social Networks
• Economic circumstances
• Environmental conditions
• Access to health care.
Fundamental Needs
Security
Autonomy
Belonging
Competence
?
Emotional & Material
Agency. Independence. Sense of efficacy in the world. Plus authenticity
Community, Family & Friends, as giver & receiver
Ability to sustain tasks of choosing, to contribute.
Russell, C (2010)
A new policy anyone?Present Policy Why not also have a model that…
Focus on Deficiencies Focus on Assets
Problem Response Opportunity Identification
Charity Orientation Investment Orientation
Grants to Agencies Grants, Loans, Investments, Leverage
More Services Fewer Services
High Emphasis on Agencies Emphasis on Associations
Focus on Individuals Focus on communities/neighbourhoods
Maintenance Development
See People as Clients See People as Citizens and
Co-producers
‘Fix People’ Develop Potential
Programmes are the Answer People are the Answer
Asset-based Community Development Methodology
Discovering Strengths
Organizing & Mapping
Linking andMobilizing
Community Driven Initiatives
Sustaining the Process
Contact & Resources
Cormac Russell, +353 879380998ABCD Institute & Nurture Development
http://abcdeurope.ning.com/
http://www.abcdinstitute.org/
