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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	A community group (full name ‘voluntary and community group’) is a collection of individuals located in a common geographical area who come together to promote a common cause for the public/community benefit. The aim may be to influence institutions, corporations or government and possibly to influence social reform or seek more representation on decision-making bodies.

−	A community ~~group (full name ‘voluntary and~~ community ~~group’) is a collection~~ of ~~individuals located~~ in ~~a common geographical area who come together to promote a common cause for~~ the ~~public/community benefit. The aim may be to influence institutions, corporations~~ and ~~government and possibly seek to influence social reform or seek more representation on decision-making bodies~~.	+	Typical examples of community groups are community associations such as King’s Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association, which aims to improve the quality of life of local residents in the King’s Cross and Brunswick area of central London.

−	~~Typical examples of community~~ groups ~~are~~ a ~~women’s group,~~ a ~~senior citizens’ group or a community association. For example~~, ~~King’s Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association~~ aims ~~to improve~~ the ~~quality of life of local residents~~ in the ~~King’s Cross~~ and ~~Brunswick area of central London~~.	+	Community groups usually have a governing document called a ‘constitution’ which sets out the group’s rules, aims, obligations and powers. As well as providing a framework for action, the constitution ensures the group operates in accordance with the law and in a responsible manner.

−	~~Community groups usually have~~ a governing document called a ‘constitution’ which sets out the group’s rules, and also its aims, obligations and powers. As well as providing a framework for action, the constitution ensures any action by the group ~~is undertaken in accordance with the law and in a responsible manner.~~	+	The typical characteristics of a community group might include:

−	~~= Main characteristics: =~~	+	* Activities are for the benefit of the community or general public.
		+	* It relies on volunteer support – none of the members are paid.
		+	* It is independent and self-governing, appointing its own management committee.
		+	* It is not for profit, therefore nobody is paid for what they do.

−	~~The main characteristics~~ of ~~a community group are typically:~~	+	In the England and Wales, local government may offer grants for projects such as activities for young people, volunteer programmes and the development of communal facilities.

−	~~Activities are for~~ the ~~benefit of the community~~ or ~~general public~~	+	Community groups may be stakeholders in the built environment or in construction projects, and may need to be consulted, or may comment on, or object to planning applications and other activities.

−	~~Relies on volunteer support – none of~~ the ~~members are paid~~	+	In 2011, the Localism Act introduced a number of community rights, such as:

−	~~Independent and self-governing, appoints its own management committee~~.	+	* Community Right to Bid.
		+	* Community Right to Challenge.
		+	* Community Right to Build.
		+	* Community Right to Reclaim Land.
		+	* The Right to Contest.
		+	* Neighbourhood planning measures.
		+	* Assets of community value.

−	~~Not for profit therefore nobody is paid for what they do.~~	+	For more information see: Community rights.
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−	~~In the England and Wales, local government may offer grants for projects such as activities for young people, volunteer programmes and the development of communal facilities~~.	+

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= Introduction =

A community group (full name ‘voluntary and community group’) is a collection of individuals located in a common geographical area who come together to promote a common cause for the public/community benefit. The aim may be to influence institutions, corporations and government and possibly seek to influence social reform or seek more representation on decision-making bodies.

Typical examples of community groups are a women’s group, a senior citizens’ group or a community association. For example, King’s Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association aims to improve the quality of life of local residents in the King’s Cross and Brunswick area of central London.

Community groups usually have a governing document called a ‘constitution’ which sets out the group’s rules, and also its aims, obligations and powers. As well as providing a framework for action, the constitution ensures any action by the group is undertaken in accordance with the law and in a responsible manner.

= Main characteristics: =

The main characteristics of a community group are typically:

Activities are for the benefit of the community or general public

Relies on volunteer support – none of the members are paid

Independent and self-governing, appoints its own management committee.

Not for profit therefore nobody is paid for what they do.

In the England and Wales, local government may offer grants for projects such as activities for young people, volunteer programmes and the development of communal facilities.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Community liaison officer.
* Community right to bid.
* Community right to build.
* Community rights.
* King's Cross Station Redevelopment
* Lifetime neighbourhoods.
* Local development order.
* Localism Act.
* Neighbourhood development orders.
* Neighbourhood planning
* Neighbourhood Planning Bill 2016-17.
* User panels for briefing and design development

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