"We are in village, but we do have lots of resources: different people doing different things, small venues where we can do things together. So it's much more of a network approach, and asset-based development seems to work very well with that approach."
Community Volunteer, East Midlands
Whether you're exploring Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, our resources can help you reflect on how ABCD principles can be lived out in your everyday life, community, and church.
Our ABCD guide features eight short sections, each with a brief reading and a question for reflection or discussion. The guide can be used on your own or with a group.
You can also watch our series of short films, which explore different themes and show how an ABCD approach can make a positive difference in practice.
Revd Al Barrett explains how ABCD requires a mindset shift that treats communities and individuals as gifts and assets rather than as problems.
Community connectors, Tiffany and Clare explain why building relationships, listening, and getting to know our neighbours is essential to an ABCD approach.
Paul explains how ABCD encourages communities to recognise and build on the strengths, skills, and assets that already exist among local people to address challenges together.
Youth worker, Dan, describes how an ABCD approach has transformed the way he works with young people.
Andy from mental health charity, Space to Breathe, talks about how an ABCD approach can develop people's agency whilst responding to needs.
Social researcher, Jane, shares her experience and tips for evaluating ABCD projects.
Professional coach and facilitator, Steph Vidal-Hall, explains how enabling everyone to find their voice is key to participation and creating new ways of doing things.
For groups or individuals who want to explore ABCD and think about how they can practice some of the principles in their lives, communities and churches.
Watch a range of community leaders and practitioners explain what ABCD means to them
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