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Characteristics of a community anchor organisation

  • A building: physical space which is community led, owned or controlled.
  • A focus for services and activities meeting local need
  • A vehicle for local voices to be heard, needs to be identified and for local leaders and community groups to be supported
  • A platform for community development, promoting cohesion while respecting diversity
  • A home for the community sector which is supportive of the growth and development of community groups
  • A means of promoting community led enterprise, generating independent income while having a social, economic and environmental impact
  • A forum for dialogue within communities, creating community led solutions
  • A bridge between communities and the state which promotes and brings about social change.