Lower Socio-economic Groups

The following sketch notes were produced from our learning event which took place in October 2021 with organisations who work with people from lower socio-economic groups:

Key Findings:

• Wider connections and opportunities were made with local councillors, youth volunteers, police safeguarding team, sports coaches and other local organisations
• Attract people to sessions and activities through festivals, noticeboards, posters, word of mouth and flyers.
• Go to where people are
• Develop exit routes to other activities/clubs
• Involve participants in planning
• Communicate more and be caring
• Develop the workforce in areas of administration, social media and coaching
• Be resilient
• Plan for the weather!
• Understand participant’s lives beyond your session
• Use online self referral form ie. Jot Form
• Know about other local services

“Each community is different with a personality and a need”