Alison Gilchrist
"Alison is a well-regarded expert in community development policy and practice, an experienced practitioner and leading theorist with specialist interests in equalities and networking. She has a rare and valuable ability to combine intellectual rigour with a well-grounded commitment to practice."
Alison Seabrooke, Chief Executive, Community Development Foundation
Contact details:
Email: Alison@alisongilchrist.co.uk
Phone: 01539 725 195
Mobile: 07751 601178
I have been involved in community development for more than 25 years: as neighbourhood worker, lecturer, writer, trainer, manager, director, policy advisor and researcher.
My experence and expertise
I have worked at local, regional and national levels, with community, voluntary and public sector organisations. My particular specialisms are networking and equalities practice.
My expertise draws on solid experience of working with communities and practice research providing me with a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the relevant evidence base and current policy context.
I am a Trustee of the Community Development Exchange (CDX) and an Associate consultant with the Community Development Foundation, Our Life and the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (navca).
My approach
Community development values are fundamental to how I work with clients and communities, namely:
Diversity Equality Transparency Partnership working Particiption Empowerment
Learning through experience and reflection