If you are unsure as to the definition of some of the key words and terms that we use in Community Voices, this Glossary should help you understand what we mean more specifically.
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‘community’ - a specific group of people who hold in common a shared locality, geographical place or interest.
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‘community of Geography’ - A group of people who are primarily connected to each other by their shared locality or geography, for example a housing estate community.
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‘community of Interest’ - A group of people who are primarily connected to each other by their shared circumstance or sense of identity, for example an ethnic minority community, or by their shared experience or common struggle, for example a group of young carers, beyond sharing any geographical connection.
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‘community project’ – a project that is driven or led by people from within the community itself and where the outcomes of the project directly benefit the community, as opposed to outside initiatives that are introduced into the community from elsewhere without direct community backing or relationships.
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‘digital media’ – any type / form / channel of communication that uses digital technology to reach wider audiences. This could include, but is not limited to: online (internet) communications; social media; mobile media; digital photography; digital storytelling; radio; podcasting; video; film and television production
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‘digital mentor’ – a person who volunteers their digital media skills to help a community to develop their community project.
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‘funded or demonstrator project’ – the 26 communities selected to receive a Community Voices grant and support for their proposed project.
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‘having a voice’ – the ability of a person or community to communicate and express themselves in the way they want to.
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‘inspiring projects’ - positive examples that other people or communities can follow and will inspire them to feel that they too can make a difference to their community.
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‘making a difference’ – the planned outcomes of a project or event. Outcomes can include, but are not limited to, helping people to access important information more readily so that they can make more informed choices, helping people to feel less alone and more supported or encouraging people of different ages, background and abilities to have greater respect and understanding for each other.
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‘making your voice heard’ – the ability of a person or community to change their circumstances by identifying what they wish to communicate and to whom.
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‘social isolation and disadvantage’ –the environmental and personal circumstances that prevent individuals or communities from accessing or taking advantage of the opportunities that are available to other citizens.
