The Aims and Objectives of LCDP

LCDP's vision is:

"To work alongside people of all backgrounds in their communities and with the organisations that affect their lives. LCDP is a key development agency within the City, establishing partnership projects that link those who make decisions and those whose lives are shaped by them. It creates opportunities for local people to improve their quality of life socially, economically and environmentally."

In order to achieve this, LCDP will:

• Encourage the development of community groups and facilities
• Build self esteem, confidence and a sense of mutual responsibility
• Promote education and training opportunities for individuals and groups with the aim of improving the local economy

Our objectives are:

• Sharing power, knowledge and skills to enable local people to make their own choices and decisions
• Being a support mechanism for under represented groups in the City
• Adding value to strategic work in the City
• Facilitating local people to speak for themselves
• Fostering a sense of mutuality and support
• Perceiving possibilities and identifying opportunities

Community Development

"Community Development is about building active and sustainable communities based on social justice and mutual respect. It is about changing power structures to remove the barriers that prevent people from participating in the issues that affect their lives."

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OUR VALUES

Social Justice
Participation
Equality
Learning
Co-Operation
Promoting Social Change

OUR COMMITMENTS

Challenging Discrimination
Developing Practise
Encouraging Networking
Ensuring Access
Prioritising the issues of concern

Celebrating Diversity

Celebrating Diversity is central to the way we work. It means that we believe everybody has a contribution to make because we are all different, for example; our experiences; values; abilities. We feel we must celebrate diversity in all forms because we are committed to inclusion and social justice.

Diversity Action Plan 2008

Each year LCDP considers their commitment to ensuring a diverse range of people and projects are supported and championed by the organisation. Our action plan for the coming year is:

• Continue to build strong and trusting relationships with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) and New Arrival Communities across the County, and to work with LPCT to make Mental Health services more accessible and appropriate. (Ongoing )
• Ensure The Old Vicarage is kept fully accessible, for the general public and particularly for those who wish to use the space for training or meetings. (Ongoing)
• Ensure all promotional materials relating to LCDP are jargon free and are offered in various formats. (Ongoing)

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