Neighbourhood Champions

Please take a look at this really interesting initiative from Transforming Local Communities

This is an exciting new scheme that enables volunteers to support victims of anti-social behaviour.  Each local scheme is run by a local management committee and purchases a licence which gives access to:

• Branding and marketing
• Policies and procedures
• Training modules
• Support in getting started
• On-going support and networking with other areas

Why Neighbourhood Champions (NC)?

NC provides communities:

• An opportunity to harness the care and support that individuals have for supporting victims of anti-social behaviour
• A structured scheme that ensures volunteers are properly recruited, trained and supported
• Recognition of their contribution by local agencies

NC provides organisations 

• An untapped resource to support service delivery at these times of budget pressures
• On-going support for victims of ASB who need a lot of regular support whilst a case is being investigated and resolved
• A single point of contact for authorities who will assist in managing the expectations of the victims
• Another voice to challenge unreasonable expectations

What do you need to get started?

• Local people interested in supporting local communities
• Support from local Council/Police/Community Safety Partnership

For more information about Neighbourhood Champions and setting up as scheme in your area visit the website at www.neighbourhood-champions.co.uk