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“A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world”
This was the quote that the inspiring Lydia and Saffron from @AdvisoryLCT used to open yesterday's @LifeChangesTrst #CoProWeekScot event that brought together funders in a conversation about co-production
This was the quote that the inspiring Lydia and Saffron from @AdvisoryLCT used to open yesterday's @LifeChangesTrst #CoProWeekScot event that brought together funders in a conversation about co-production
Along with @CatrionaLCT and @elfmhairi the Advisory Group members shared their tips from being involved in the Trust's Care Experienced Young People Programme which gives young people with care experience a voice, so that they can influence change
@AdvisoryLCT is made up of young people with care experience and it manages the Aspirational Awards scheme which supports young people with care experience to apply for up to £5,000 to support them in anything that is aspirational to them
Lydia and Saffron shared how they co-produced the Award Scheme - designed entirely by the Group in 7 months. They are responsible for all key stages of the process from setting award criteria, risk assessment, communications strategy, to developing evaluation
What stood out for me was how they described a real balance of power between the group members and the Trust.
“We spend a lot of time thinking about where to start involving people. You shouldn’t even be at the start line if you don’t have people along with you”.
“We spend a lot of time thinking about where to start involving people. You shouldn’t even be at the start line if you don’t have people along with you”.
Key to the success has been the time & support dedicated to the group by the Trust - its provided space & opportunities for them to build relationships and strong values for the group.
"We shouldn’t make assumptions about whether people can or want to be involved - just ask!"
"We shouldn’t make assumptions about whether people can or want to be involved - just ask!"
I'll leave you with their top tips for co-production. For me, this is what #CoProWeekScot is all about - sharing what we do in practice, to put the values of copro into action. Thanks again to @AdvisoryLCT for doing so!
