Faith-based projects rooted in the community frequently demonstrate a long-term commitment to the local neighbourhood, working to improve the quality of life. According to the Cornwall Voice group, because of this many projects struggle with the contrasting short-term approach and ‘quick fix’ emphasis used by funders and commissioning organisations.
Highlighting a perceived rhetoric around community consultation, one participant suggested this was a vital part of their faith-based heritage. “The Church is in it for the duration. People ask, ‘do we do consultations?’ I say ‘this is our 17th consultation we’ve initiated. We’ve been around for 800 years. We’re in it for good…”
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