Making Community Engagement Meaningful
Deliver meaningful, inclusive engagement that supports better decisions.
Making Community Engagement Meaningful is a practical course giving participants the knowledge and confidence to plan and deliver effective community engagement.
Combining theory, case studies and applied exercises, the training covers both strategic and operational aspects, from core principles to real world delivery. Participants will learn to:
- Understand engagement concepts, community definitions, and social capital.
- Understand different types of participation and levels of influence.
- Design inclusive engagement for all audiences.
- Select appropriate methods from digital tools to participative deliberation.
- Plan realistic timescales, manage analysis and close the feedback loop.
- Ensure transparency and build trust with communities.
Course information
- Next available date(s): 27th October 2026
- £295 + VAT per day for delegate
- Contact us to book your place
In-house delivery
- Available virtually or face-to-face
- £1,495 + VAT per day for your whole team
- Virtual delivery is all-inclusive. Face-to-face is charged at the same day rate plus travel expenses
All delivery is led by Andy Wright, whether you join an open course or book the course in-house for your team.
Benefits for you. Benefits for your organisation.
By the end, participants will be equipped to design and deliver meaningful, inclusive engagement that supports better decisions and stronger community relationships.
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For more information about this course call +44(0) 20 34422 9970, email hello@consultationinstitute.org.uk or complete our form.
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