Six community workshops employing the Photovoice technique were conducted as part of the ENSEMBLE research project.
Description
Six community workshops were conducted as part of the photovoice phase of the ENSEMBLE research project. These workshops aimed to introduce the project to local participants, recruit community members as co-researchers, and provide training on the photovoice technique—including guidance on capturing and submitting photos. The sessions also facilitated data collection through photography and included interpretation and reflection workshops, where participants discussed the photos and shared their narratives.
The organisation of these workshops was supported by several local community groups and centres, including Church of the Ascension in Lower Broughton, Lombardy Court Sheltered Housing Retirement Living Complex, Ordsall Community Art Centre, The Broughton Trust, and the FoodCycle Salford Angel Centre.
Through these workshops, a database of over 150 photos was generated. The interpretation workshops gathered valuable community insights linked to the images, enriching the research and helping transition the project into its second phase. Moreover, these activities established strong local networks involving over 15 community groups, fostering community connections and building trust—essential foundations for participatory research and ongoing collaboration.
Location
1. Church of the Ascension, Ascension Rd, Salford M7 1AG.
2. Lombardy Court Sheltered Housing Retirement Living Complex, Lombardy Court, Salford M6 5JF.
3. Ordsall Community Arts Centre, 2 Robert Hall St, Salford M5 3LT.
4. FoodCycle Salford Angel Cent
