Principles to Effectively Work with Communities

If you want to really work with communities Glyn Butcher explains how.

Author: Glyn Butcher

Glyn Butcher, a member of People Focused Group (PFG), shares his 11 key principles to help people work effectively with communities. 

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Article | 17.12.25

community, education, Inclusion, local government, Neighbourhood Democracy, Peer Support, England, Article

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Glyn Butcher

England

Director of People Focused Group and Citizen Network Ambassador

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People Focused Group

England

Pioneers in the power of Peer Support in our communities.

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