Govanhill Roma Local Conversation Project

The Local Conversation in Govanhill is funded by People’s Health Trust using money raised through Health Lottery Scotland. Local Conversations is a People’s Health Trust* initiative which involves supporting residents to develop a shared vision for their community and take local action on issues that matter to
them. It enables people to have voice, control and influence over the things that matter

to them locally. Residents get together to identify and agree local priorities and then take action to help address them. Using investment over a longer timeframe than many traditional grants, residents are supported by a local community organisation in their neighbourhood to realise their long-term vision for the area. The process of bringing about change is led by residents and involves deep and continuous engagement and conversations with different groups of people within the community, including residents who may not normally participate in local decision-making. People's Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local communities to help create a society without health inequalities through funding, support and using evidence and learning to influence change. It works closely with six Community Interest Companies raising money through The Health Lottery.