Frequently Asked Questions
If we haven't answered your question in this section or if you have any comments on this page, please contact the CDX office.
For explanations of terms and concepts used within the field of community development please go to the glossary
What is CDX?
Who joins CDX?
How is CDX
funded?
How is CDX
managed?
How
can I get involved with CDX?
Does CDX
produce publications?
Does CDX
provide community development training?
Does CDX
offer any funding?
How can I obtain the
Strategic Framework for Community Development?
Will CDX participate
in community development events?
Can I
participate in a CDX event?
Can I submit
material for the CDX Magazine?
Can I advertise in
the CDX Magazine or website?
What is CDX?
The Community Development Exchange is a membership network of individuals and organisations from across the
By using and promoting the values and approaches of community development, CDX works to bring about positive changes towards social justice and equality. We do this by sharing information, experience and practice through a variety of means, including conferences; networks; newsletters; the website; and research.
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Who joins CDX?
The CDX membership base is diverse and varied, including local authorities, policy makers, academics, non-profit organisations and 'grass roots' workers throughout the
As such, CDX members represent a wide range of interests, experience and perspectives whilst sharing a belief that a clear set of values and commitments should be at the heart of developing active and sustainable communities.
For more information on the benefits of membership, see the membership page.
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How is CDX funded?
CDX is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity. The majority of CDX funding comes from grants from the Cabinet Office's Office of the Third Sector. Other income is made from annual membership subscriptions.
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How is CDX managed?
CDX is an autonomous membership organisation run for and by members. This is done through a board of trustees - a group of diverse volunteers from within the membership - which is responsible for the overall management of CDX, including planning of objectives, budgeting, funding applications, and the appointment of staff. Trustees are elected by members at the CDX Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Within the board, there are elected officers, who take up the roles of Chair, Vice-Chair, Personnel officer and Treasurer. Officers within the Board serve CDX on a voluntary basis for up to three years.
In addition to the board of trustees, CDX's direction is informed by co-optees - stakeholders who are not elected but are invited to attend meetings and serve the organisation in an advisory capacity.
For a list of current trustees, officers and co-optees, go to CDX Structure. For a list of staff within CDX go to Staff.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the management committee of CDX or if you have any related enquiries, please contact our Chair, Sue Shaw, at chair@cdx.org.uk
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How can I get involved in CDX?
There are several ways you could get involved in the organisation.
- Become a member
- Subscribe to CDX Magazine
- Suggest a theme or workshop for a CDX event
- Be a delegate at a CDX event
- Exhibit at a CDX event
- Host a workshop or presentation at a CDX event
- Submit material for CDX News and/or the website
- Invite CDX to your event
- Become a member of our management committee
- Become a member of a community development network
More information on some of the above is available in the answers to other questions in this section. Alternatively, contact Tanwir Rauf for more information on how you could get involved with CDX.
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Does CDX produce publications?
CDX occasionally produces publications, such as the Strategic Framework for Community Development and the forthcoming equalities document. We also produce CDX Magazine, a quarterly publication for our members and other subscribers.
For specific community development publications contact the Community Development Foundation (CDF), email: admin@cdx.org.uk or telephone 020 7226 5375.
For community development training publications, contact the Federation for Community Development Learning, email: admin@fcdl.org.uk or telephone 0114 253 6770.
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Does CDX provide community development training?
CDX is not a training provider, but we share a close relationship with the Federation for Community Development Learning (FCDL).
FCDL is a membership organisation of training providers across the
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Does CDX offer any funding?
CDX is not a funding organisation but can provide advice.
For funding opportunities please contact your local council for voluntary service (CVS) for further information - the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) can help you locate them at www.navca.org.uk or telephone 0114 278 6636.
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How can I obtain the Strategic Framework for Community Development?
The Strategic Framework is a CDX publication produced in 2001 in consultation with members, which outlines the main elements of effective community development based on working with communities and recognising their interests, expertise and experience. Organisations that have endorsed the Framework include the Community Development Foundation (CDF), the Association of Local Authorities of Northern Ireland, and the Local Government Association (LGA).
A copy of the Framework can be downloaded for free please click here.
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Will CDX participate in community development events?
If you are holding a community development event and would like a representative of CDX to speak or host a workshop, contact us well in advance and we will try to accommodate you.
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Can I participate in a CDX event?
CDX hosts one residential conference and a number of one-day conferences or regional events every year. There are a number of ways of getting involved in these events.
Firstly, you can suggest a theme for a conference - our conference themes often come from issues or suggestions raised by our members or conference participants. Let us know if there's an issue or an aspect of community development you'd like to see tackled at one of our events.
Secondly, you can suggest workshops or presentations that you'd like to contribute to an event - you might want to share the work you're doing or the lessons your organisation has learnt from its community development projects. If you've got an idea but need some support putting together a workshop let us know.
Thirdly, you can come along, participate and bring some information about your work to display at the 'ideas exchange' that we always try to find room for at our events.
For more information about participating at an CDX event, please contact our Outreach & Support Officer, Tanwir Rauf.
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Can I submit material for the CDX Magazine?
CDX produces a quarterly publication - CDX Magazine - which provides updates and articles about the people, policy and practice involved in community development. It is the only magazine which focuses specifically on community development across and beyond the
CDX Magazine is sent to all CDX members, and to other subscribers who have an interest in community development. It is also available at CDX events. The distribution rate is currently around 600 copies per issue.
CDX Magazine is a great way to get in touch with other community development practitioners and decision-makers, to celebrate your successes or share your frustrations. If you'd like to include your news or contribute your ideas, contact Tess Humphrys at CDX. If you don't have time (or the inclination!) to write an article, Tess can arrange a visit to discuss your experience and practice and write this up into an article you can check before it is published.
If you would like to advertise through CDX Magazine, please see below.
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Can I advertise in the CDX Magazine or website?
CDX is happy to list community development events, training, news and resources in the CDX Magazine and website - please send any notifications to Tess.
Although CDX has a policy of not placing any advertisements actually within its Magazine or website (except for online job adverts), we will place leaflets as inserts in the newsletter for a cost ranging from £80 - £250, with a distribution of around 600. Extra charges will be added if inserts are bulky or if they push the newsletter postage cost into a higher weight band. In the interests of our members, material must be approved by CDX before distribution. For any queries relating to advertising through CDX Magazine or on the website please contact Tess.
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