Anti-Poverty & Community Empowerment Group

Roles and Responsibilities

Community Planning Aberdeen’s Anti-Poverty and Community Empowerment Group works collectively to reduce poverty in Aberdeen and strengthen the ability of local communities to influence decisions, all in support of delivering the city’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP). The group coordinates multi-agency action to address both the immediate impacts and underlying causes of poverty, ensuring people can access essentials such as food, fuel, shelter, and financial support. It also leads efforts to enhance community participation, helping residents and community organisations develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to shape local priorities and services. In addition, the group oversees the development and delivery of the Community Learning and Development Plan to ensure a joined-up approach to learning, empowerment, and community involvement. Through this combined work, the group drives progress toward the outcomes and commitments set out in the LOIP.