Reflections and lessons from doing Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) in Reading and Beyond

New ways of research, caring, connecting and collaborating between Universities, community partners and marginalised communities. The approach that centres the unheard voices and viewpoints of marginalised groups, so people are more definitely heard, supported and empowered. A space where fundamental principles, emotional and personal labour is required, where creative methods, resource investment, trust, relationships and responsibility need to be more practical than theoretical.  What are the current challenges and opportunities?