Outputs (2)

Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work (2007)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2007). Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work. The journal for faith, spirituality and social change, 1(1), 20-33

Faith-based community work is currently receiving a high level of policy interest from diverse organisations and government bodies in England, based on its perceived potential to address a combination of policy, organisational and individual interest... Read More about Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work.

The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority (2007)
Journal Article
Banks, S., & Orton, A. (2007). The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority. Community Development Journal, 42(1), 97-113. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsi074

This article offers a brief overview of the challenges facing UK local authorities, including the need to enhance public participation in decision making and service delivery, improve service performance and increase partnership working. It explores... Read More about The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority.