Consultation On The Proposed Community Empowerment - Scottish ...

3.103 Respondents were also asked about the type of information that should be
included in a community engagement plan. Respondents from across the
stakeholder groups provided a diverse range of suggestions, which included:
a statement of the principles underpinning the plan;
reference to the National Standards for Community Engagement;
reference to existing community profiles and the need for engagement
identified within these profiles;
a description of the representative and participatory roles that are carried
out in the area;
a baseline statement of current participation levels and initiatives;
a statement of what the plan seeks to achieve, the support that will be
provided, and how progress will be evaluated;
clear links to the Single Outcome Agreement’s outcomes and milestones,
recognising the active roles of community organisations;
a description of proposed structures and methods for engagement and
participation (it should encourage creative methods of engagement);
a clear statement of methods for engaging with equalities groups and
other communities of interest;
examples of best practice in community engagement;
how the plan will be resourced, including funding support for community
capacity building/ community development support;
a formal agreement by partners and agencies to deliver their contributions
to the plan;
a performance monitoring framework, including reporting against agreed
service targets;
arrangements for evaluation, feedback and reporting impact; and
a list of key contacts.
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