CHILDREN’S COUNCIL WANTS CHILDREN TO HELP IN IMPROVING SERVICES
 
The Children’s Workforce Development Council is encouraging children to get involved in the work of the organisation with the publication on the web of an ‘at a glance’, easy to understand version of the Business Plan. 

PEOPLE PLAY VITAL ROLE IN SOCIAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
 
The development of social capital at neighbourhood level relies on people, with funding and systems playing little part says a report from Communities and Local Government. It is because of this dependence on individuals that the process is volatile and unstable.
Social capital gives people access to resources and information, but it is not a magic wand that can cure all problems at neighbourhood level. 

By Joan Minieri and Paul GetsosThis book is an essential resource for grassroots organisers and leaders, students of activism and advocacy, and anyone trying to increase the civic participation of ordinary people. This how-to manual includes an in-depth analysis of how to launch and win a campaign and tools and guidelines for training people to lead their own campaigns and organizations.