IRC Region - North East of England - Regional Training 2 - Gateshead
About this Event
About the Event
As part of the Inclusive Recovery Region (IRR) initiative, we are pleased to invite partners from across the North-East of England to a Regional Training Event focused on Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Community Connectors.
This training builds on the successful ABCD and Community Connectors training previously delivered in Newcastle and aims to strengthen more inclusive, community-led approaches to recovery across the region.
The event will bring together representatives from all 12 Local Authority areas to explore how recovery systems can move beyond service provision alone and strengthen community engagement, participation, and social inclusion. The training provides a practical way of operationalising the work of Inclusive Recovery Cities and Regions by developing partnerships, identifying community assets, and creating opportunities for meaningful community connection.
While this second Regional Training Event will be held in Gateshead at Leam Lane, there is an identical Regional Training Event being delivered at Recovery Connections Cafe in Middlesbrough on the 29th June 10:00-15:00, for those in the southern part of the region. A separate event invite has been created for this.
What the Training Will Cover
Morning Session: Asset-Based Community Development (10:00am – 12:00pm)
This session will support participants to:
• understand the concept of Recovery Capital and in particular Community Recovery Capital
• Build understanding of the theory of asset-based approaches
• Move away from deficit-focused models towards recognising community strengths, resources, and capabilities
• Mapping and mobilisation of existing assets within each area
• Explore the role of community assets, social networks, and local relationships in supporting recovery and wellbeing
• Identify practical ways to strengthen community engagement and participation within local areas
Lunch (12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Afternoon Session: Community Connectors (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
This session will introduce the Community Connector model.
Participants will:
• Understand the purpose and value of Community Connector approaches
• Explore how Community Connectors support people to identify strengths, interests, and aspirations
• Identify the attributes needed to be a Community Connector
• Explore how Community Connectors contribute to recovery capital, social inclusion, and sustainable community participation
Training Outcomes
The training aims to:
• Strengthen partnership working across local authorities, services, and community organisations
• Create space for practical learning, including asset mapping and local implementation planning
• Support areas to translate learning into local action
• Contribute to longer-term shifts towards more inclusive, community-led recovery systems across the North East
Who Should Attend?
We encourage attendance from a broad range of partners from all 12 LA areas, including:
• LEROs
• Local authority representatives
• Treatment service providers
• Community and voluntary sector organisations
• People with lived experience
• Housing, health, and wider community partners
• Commissioners
Ideally, attendees will be individuals who can help support and develop the Inclusive Recovery Region programme within their local area following the training.
Additional Information
• Registration from 9:45am
• Attendance is free
• Lunch and refreshments are included
• Places are limited and advance booking is required
• Please advise us of any dietary or accessibility requirements when registering
We look forward to welcoming colleagues and partners from across the region for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical action to support more inclusive recovery communities.
Spaces are limited and we will need to confirm expected number of attendees in order to book some lunch, so please get your ticket as soon as possible.
See you all there!
Where is it happening?
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