National Standards of Community Engagement

What are the seven standards of community engagement?

National Standards
  • Inclusion - We will identify and involve the people and organisations that are affected by the focus of the engagement.
  • Support - We will identify and overcome any barriers to participation.
  • Planning - There is a clear purpose for the engagement, which is based on a shared understanding of community needs and ambitions. 
  • Working Together - We will work effectively together to achieve the aims of the engagement.
  • Methods - We will use methods that are fit for purpose. 
  • Communication - We will communicate clearly and regularly with the people, organisations and communities affected by the engagement. 
  • Impact- We will assess the impact of the engagement and use what we have learned to improve our future community engagement

National Standards