The Scottish Parliament is involved in a wide range of initiatives aimed at giving a voice to individuals and groups who are often under-represented in political life.
Communities Conference
The Communities Conference is an annual event aimed at grass-roots community organisations, and seeks to increase their direct involvement with MSPs and the Parliament
Community Partnerships Project
The Community Partnerships Project is a groundbreaking initiative where Parliament staff support under-represented groups over a period of time, to enhance their understanding of parliamentary processes, and to develop their lobbying and engagement skills