Practical help for both Local Churches and the Derby Diocese offered by the CSR includes

• development of programmes of Community Action and Mission.
• exploration of Social Justice implications of the Gospel.
• making the Church’s voice heard at local regional and national levels.
• being aware of opportunities available to the church in terms of social policy and funding programmes.

Resources for mission available from the CSR fall into two main areas

Enabling mission and ministry in the community, through MMAs, parishes, groups, or individuals. This includes

• planning
• funding
• ideas
• good practice

This work is the particular focus of the Community Action Officers.

The church’s voice needs to be heard in the secular world at local, county, regional and national levels. The CSR has developed and maintains a network of contacts so that the voice of the church at both local and diocesan levels can be heard and so that the church can be kept informed about significant developments which affect local communities.

This is the particular focus of the Church and Society Officer.

Other resources for mission available through CSR.

Resources Library:

Information and resources on a wide range of subjects within the Social Responsibility agenda are available for loan. There is also a portable hearing loop. Contact the office.

Training and Support:

On various topics including: Community Engagement, Social Audit, Disability, Drug Abuse, Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, Mental Health.

Signposting:

Information about and contact details of useful organisations.

Types of Services:

• Vision development and theological reflection
• Project development and planning
• Training
• Representation of churches and support of church representatives
• Maintaining a resource library
• Signposting to other relevant sources of support including specialist support services, volunteering centres and councils for voluntary service.

2.5 FTE paid staff.  400 members / organisations as contacts.