bassac ~ supporting people sustaining communitiesGrand Designs - building for the future
Grand Designs - building for the future
Thursday 25 June 2009
Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London 
bassac members face tremendous challenges to make their organisations stable and secure for the future.
At the same time they are doing pioneering work with local people, providing a vital space for discussion, action and campaigning and a safe environment for children, young people and older members of the community.
Delegates at Grand designs raised many pertinent points and highlighted where bassac could provide particular help.
The headlines
We must tell our story more effectively
The community sector is doing valuable work but it needs to raise its profile and get known by more influencers including funders
Managing a building requires know-how and expertise
Let's share what we know with each other and ask bassac to research good practice and reliable specialists
We must know about national links to local issues
bassac must continue to provide the link between members' local activities and national policies and challenge members to think outside their day-to-day 'box'
Making the most of external trends and priorities
How do bassac members make the most of opportunities in the prevailing context? Issues are around the commissioning process, governance, sustainability and organisational planning for the long-term.