Participation requests

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 allows community groups to request to participate in public sector decision making.

• An easy-read summary of the Act

Before making a formal participation request:

1. read the participation request guidance (PDF), then
2. email Communities Lifelong Learning and Employability.

Making a formal participation request

You will need to have some information ready before starting:

• What is the outcome that you want to improve?
• Why do you believe your organisation should participate?
• What relevant knowledge, expertise and experience does your organisation have?
• How will your organisation contribute?

Make a formal participation request

Outcome Improvement Plans

Read our current Outcome Improvement Plans under this scheme:

• Gorebridge Community Cares (PDF)
• Ironmills Steps (PDF)

Annual report

• Annual report 2023/24 (PDF)
• Annual report 2022/23 (PDF)
• Annual report 2021/22 (PDF)
• Annual report 2020/21 (PDF)
• Annual report 2019/20 (PDF)