Exploring Asset Based Community Development

"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

For groups or individuals who want to explore Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and think about how they can practice some of the principles of ABCD in their lives, communities and churches.

There are eight sections in the guide. Each short section includes something to read, followed by a question for reflection or discussion. You could work through the sections on your own or as part of a group.

A series of short films consider specific themes and how an ABCD approach can be applied to these.

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Guide to Exploring Asset Based Community Development

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.

7 Ingredients Worksheet

Printable version of the worksheet from section 4 of the Guide to ABCD

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What ABCD means to me

Watch a range of community leaders and practitioners explain what ABCD means to them