Skills Training for Regeneration ‘Recipients’

Alongside efforts to improve practitioners' skills to deliver regeneration policy in the UK, the government has been actively encouraging members of ‘target’ communities to participate in such activities. However, less attention has been paid to the impact of skills training for regeneration ‘recipients’. This article explores the degree to which the Housing Market Renewal Initiative (HMRI) Pathfinder programme has offered ‘flexibility’ in respect of promoting and utilizing knowledge and skills acquisition by community members, and their subsequent ability to positively influence programme outcomes.