Introducing 3Ps

3Ps is an organisation that promotes Participatory Appraisal, a community-based approach to consultation, using interactive research methods that enable people from all backgrounds and with varying abilities to be involved. Through PA local people can explore and share their knowledge of life and local conditions as well as make decisions, plan and carry out actions to effect change within their communities.

3Ps is run by Roger Newton and Jo Maguire.

Jo Maguire is an architect with a particular interest in community planning and participation. She has used PA with community, voluntary and tenant groups, as well as working as a PA facilitator and trainer for PEANuT, a Northumbria University based research consultancy. She is a consultant for Neighbourhood Initiatives, who undertake Planning for Real activities nationally.

Roger Newton has experience as a senior manager of a local development organisation (York Council for Voluntary Service) and as Assistant Director of a regional infrastructure organisation (Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council). He has over 10 years specialist expertise in Participatory Appraisal techniques. Roger is also a PA facilitator and trainer for PEANuT.