Community led services is not a new idea – but a growing number of councils nationally are seeing the benefits of putting trust and responsibility in communities to deliver services in their local areas.​

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Human Engine’s latest Insights Report draws together national research and sector engagement to assess the current state of community devolution and introduce the Community FOCUS model.

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The report sets out five core themes that underpin effective community led service delivery:

 

• Funding – establishing clear, joined-up and accessible funding mechanisms that enable community partners to operate sustainably

• Outcomes – developing robust evaluation frameworks to evidence impact and sustain momentum

• Capacity and Capability – being honest about who is best placed to deliver services and strengthening local capability accordingly

• Use of Assets – leveraging the public estate and community asset transfer to improve access and locality provision

• Service Delivery – taking a structured, service design approach to determine what can and should be devolved

 

Together, these themes provide a practical framework for councils seeking to move from aspiration to delivery.

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Download the full insights paper to explore the findings and the Community FOCUS model in detail.

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