Engaging with Communities - lessons from the frontline

Timely report from the Community Development Foundation on why community empowerment is more, not less, important to public authorities when public services are under strain. Click to download the report

Growing the Big Society

Social enterprise has moved centre stage, but what will be its contribution to Big Society? ippr's incisive research is essential reading for all those interested in shaping the debate. Click to download the report

The Year In View - North West Together We Can’s Annual Review 09-10

NWTWC’s Annual Review 09-10 highlights many of the projects we have supported over the past year. Our review shows that through working together, residents, community activists, officers and councillors, can and do make a big difference to people's lives.

Download the Annual Report 09-10 here

In View: NWTWC's newsletters

NWTWC's quarterly newsletter, In View, keeps you up to date with the latest developments in empowerment from across the region. More relevant than ever, In View is invaluable for local authorities and the third sector alike, as they they work to bring local ownership and control closer to the communities they serve.

Download In View:

In View Spring 2010

In View Summer 2010

If you'd like to receive the PDF of In View straight to your inbox, just contact NWTWC and we'll send you each edition as soon as it's published.

Duty to Involve: Making it Work

Community Development Foundation has produced a new guide to help authorities prepare for and meet the new duty that is essential reading for anyone who wants to involve local people in a meaningful way that really helps the communities they work in. For further information visit their website www.cdf.org.uk

Work with Young Gypsies and Travellers not in Education, Employment or Training – Report

The NWTWC has commissioned a report into young gypsies and travellers not in education, employment or training. Read the views of young travellers and how they think things could be changed and improved to help them  - Click to download

Women in Governance Report

Women are significantly under-represented in local government but what can be done about it? The GAP Unit talked to 60 women councillors to find out.  Click to download the report

Community anchors - what's their real value?

How important are community anchors, what makes them become an integral part of a community – and what benefits do they bring? This report by CLES takes a detailed look at thriving community anchors across the region - Click to download