National Communities Resource Centre

The National Communities Resource Centre is a charity which was set up to offer training to residents in low-income areas. It runs courses for tenants and community groups.[2][3][4][5][6]

National Communities Resource Centre
Founded1991 (1991)
Founded atChester, England
TypeNon-governmental organization
FocusCommunity outreach, Education
HeadquartersTrafford Hall, Chester, United Kingdom
Area served
United Kingdom
President
Lord Richard Rogers[1]
Websitewww.traffordhall.com

It is based in Chester and was founded in 1991.[7][8][4]

History

The charity was founded in 1991 by Professor Brian Able-Smith, Professor Anne Power and Lord Richard Rogers.[2]

In 1995 the charity acquired, with the help of Grand Metropolitan Estates, the premises of Trafford Hall and it was officially opened on 6 December 1995 by Prince Charles.[9]

After the 2011 riots in England, the charity was tasked by the Department for Communities and Local Government to train tenants in an effort to enable the formation of local 'tenant panels' which tackle problems that arise on a local level such as repairs, estate management and anti-social behaviour.[2]

The National Communities Resource Centre also helped create the Housing Plus Academy alongside the London School of Economics.[10]

References
  1. Dod's Parliamentary Companion. Dod's Parliamentary Companion Limited, 2010. 2010. p. 842. ISBN 9780905702896.
  2. "Tenants to be trained to take control of their neighbourhoods post-riots". Gov UK. Department for Communities and Local Government. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  3. "Decent homes need decent spaces. Involve residents". Archived from the original on 18 January 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. Richardson, Liz (2008). DIY Community Action: Neighbourhood problems and community self-help. Policy Press. p. 12. ISBN 9781447315544.
  5. "Cheshire East Federation of Tenants & Residents Associations first conference". Crewe Chronicle. Crew Chronicle. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  6. Gilchrist, Alison; Taylor, Marilyn (2016). The Short Guide to Community Development. Great Britain: Policy Press. p. 106. ISBN 9781447327837.
  7. "Aviva Community Fund benefits Cheshire charities". Chester Chronicle. Chester Chronicle. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  8. "Risk Services' hat-trick wins for Cheshire charities". Bdaily. Bdaily/Mason Media. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  9. Sally Sheard (2014). The Passionate Economist. Policy Press, 2013. p. 470. ISBN 9781447314844.
  10. "Professor Anne Power praises new Byker Approach". Neconnected. North East Connected. 6 November 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.


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