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Community Wealth Building (CWB) is a growing movement across Scotland and internationally, shaping economies and changing the practice of economic development, creating greater resilience, local dynamism and fairness. With the new Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Act in March 2026, there is increasing focus on how CWB principles can be fully embedded into policy, planning and delivery across national and local settings. This practical online Continuing Professional Development course is designed for anyone looking to build their understanding of CWB, and wishing to practically apply CWB within their own organisations and place.

Across two interactive online sessions, the course will offer all you need. It will introduce the history, theory and core principles behind Community Wealth Building, explore the conditions required for successful development, before exploring how the model can be implemented, through action planning. There will be ample practice examples and wider case studies from Scotland and beyond. Participants will be equipped to apply CWB approaches within their own organisation, area or sector, considering opportunities, challenges and next steps.

The course combines presentations, discussion and practical exercises, offering participants the opportunity to learn from examples, reflect on their own context and develop actionable ideas.

Topics covered include:

• The origins and evolution of Community Wealth Building
• Key concepts and principles underpinning the CWB approach
• The Scottish policy and practice context
• Key conditions for success
• Case studies and practical examples
• Applying CWB within your own organisation or area
• Action planning and next steps

This online CPD course will take place via MSTeams over the following dates (totalling 6 hours CPD):

• Wednesday 19 August, 09:30–12:30
• Wednesday 26 August, 09:30–12:30

Joining links will be circulated ahead of the sessions.

The course will be delivered by Neil McInroy – a global expert in CWB.

EDAS courses can also be delivered in-house for organisations and teams, either online or in person. To discuss bespoke delivery options, please contact [email protected]

• EDAS Members £285+VAT
• Non-members £400+VAT, or Join EDAS.

Bookings Policy

Bookings are non refundable. However, a substitute may attend in place.

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