2.1.11. Community Organisations Further on in the research process the idea of using an asset map on a larger scale was produced. We created several copies of a chosen asset model, which was drawn out on a large sheet. We visited different community organisations; Crosby Community Association, The Well (a Christian book shop), South Humber Racial Equality Council (SHREC), Greeson Hall, Methodist Church, Central Community Centre (CCC), Apna Sahara, Lighthouse, MCDF (Woman’s Club), Active Communities, Credit Union, Greater Grimsby Learning, Foundation For Wellbeing and Crosby Employment Bureau. After explaining how the asset model is used, and how it can benefit both the organisation and the public, we put up the models in each place with permission. We would return to each place to see how many people had filled in the model, and replace it if there was no room left to be filled (could take days or weeks). The model was only to be used for people to write down their thoughts about the specific organisation they were visiting. The specific organisation would also benefit as they would have a clearer picture of what people like about them and maybe build on some of these assets. As for the research on the whole, it was important to see how each organisation is affecting Crosby.
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