Struggling with community complaints or an unclear CSR strategy? 

Learn how to start engaging with your local community (from scratch!) 

 

Our free 16-page guide cuts through the confusion to help you start engaging with your local community in a way that works for your business.

 

I'm ready to start engaging with my local community
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Does this sound like you? 

 

You’re dealing with complaints or a lack of support from the local community, and you’re not sure how to turn things around.

You’ve been told you need to start engaging, but you’re not quite sure what that actually means or how to get started.

You know CSR, ESG, and Social Value are becoming more important, but so far your efforts haven’t had the results you were hoping for.

You’ve made donations or sponsored events, but they didn’t have the effect you expected.

And sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, it never quite hits the mark.

If any of this sounds familiar, this guide is for you. 

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What’s inside the guide 

 

An introduction to engaging with your local community

A simple way to assess where your business stands right now 

Guidance to help you build a plan that fits your goals and resources 

Tips to help you connect with your local community and share information

Steps to measure progress and keep your engagement on track 

A clear approach that gives you the confidence to start building long-term relationships

 

I'm ready to start engaging with my local community

Take the guesswork out of getting started 

 

If you're unsure where to start with community engagement, you're not alone. 

Many businesses want to do the right thing — respond to complaints, support local causes, improve their reputation — but don’t have the tools or confidence to take that first step. 

This guide is designed to bridge that gap. It helps you assess where you are now, understand what community engagement involves, and start taking action in a way that’s achievable and relevant to your business. 

Whether you're responding to local concerns or simply want to give back in a more structured way, this guide gives you the clarity and direction to move forward.

Emma Smith smiling and sitting casually against a white wall, wearing a black and white leopard print zip-up jacket.

Hi, I’m Emma Smith 

 

I’m the founder of Nia Avanna, a consultancy that helps businesses build stronger relationships with the local communities they operate in. 

I’ve worked in community engagement for over a decade, starting in the public sector with police and local councils, then moving into the private sector, helping national businesses create structured engagement plans that actually work. 

When I first started, there were no guides or frameworks, I had to figure out what worked through trial and error. I learned how to build trust, tailor communications, and make engagement a long-term part of how a business operates. 

Now, I’ve packaged up everything I’ve learned into tools and resources that help other businesses do the same — starting with this free guide. 

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