21 February 2005
2004 VCS Review
The 2002 Cross Cutting Review of the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Service Delivery laid the foundation for a new and exciting phase in the relationship between Government and the VCS.
Much progress has been made - from the £125 million futurebuilders fund, to the £80 million invested in the ChangeUp programme to build capacity and infrastructure - but it would be wrong to say we have yet fully implemented this vision.
A second review has explored what more could be done to support the implementation of the cross-cutting review, by building understanding, strengthening local partnerships, and pressing for progress in particular service areas.
The full findings of the VCS review have now been published through three publications:
- PDF file of Working Together, Better Together a summary pamphlet recording the findings of the review;
- PDF file of Exploring the role of the third sector in public service delivery and reform a discussion document on the development of this field; and
- PDF file of Effective Local Partnerships a leaflet setting out a practical checklist for local practitioners entering into partnership arrangements with the voluntary and community sector.
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