External resources - Learning, evidence and resources - Community wealth building and anchor institutions - Economy and poverty - Social and economic impacts on health - Population health

External resources can help anchor institutions and their partners develop, strengthen and implement community wealth building approaches.

These resources provide access to learning, evidence, guidance, case studies, networks and practical tools from organisations working across community wealth building, economic development, public sector reform and place-based approaches.

These resources can support organisations to:

understand community wealth building principles and practice
learn from examples across Scotland and beyond
access practical tools, guidance and case studies
connect with relevant networks and expertise
strengthen their role as anchor institutions

Community Wealth Building

Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) - Guidance, practical tools, case studies and learning resources to support community wealth building implementation.
Scottish Government - National policy, legislation and information about community wealth building in Scotland.

Anchor institutions and implementation

Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) - Research, learning resources, evidence and practical support relating to anchor institutions and community wealth building.
Community Wealth Building Centre of Excellence - Resources, practice examples and support to help organisations develop and deliver community wealth building approaches.

Resources for local authorities and public sector partners

Improvement Service - Guidance, briefings, learning resources and networks supporting community wealth building implementation across Scotland.

Community-led approaches and inclusive economies

Scottish Community Alliance - Resources and examples demonstrating community wealth building through community-led action and local ownership.