Background : Capacitybuilders, ChangeUp and Destination 2014
Background to ‘ChangeUp’
The ChangeUp framework was published in 2004 by the then Home Office Active Community Unit. It sets out a ten year vision (to 2014) for how the support and development needs of frontline third sector organisations can be better met through the provision of high quality, accessible and sustainable support services.
Focus of the original framework
- The development of local and regional partnerships to develop long-term plans for more effective and sustainable support services (what became known as local and regional ‘Consortia’)
- Supporting the development of six national hubs to lead work in the six key areas of organisational need identified in the framework (governance, volunteering, information and communications technology, finance, performance improvement and workforce development)
- A smaller programme supporting sector involvement in public service priorities.
Analysing the needs of frontline organisations
The framework presented an analysis of the needs of frontline organisations. It outlined changes to the way support services were planned, organised and funded, with an emphasis on more effective collaboration amongst providers.
Initial ChangeUp funding
The framework was initially underpinned by an £80m investment programme to March 2006.
Next steps for ChangeUp
Early learning from the implementation of the programme led to a review of leadership and fund management.
The launch of Capacitybuilders
In March 2005, the Home Secretary announced the creation of Capacitybuilders, an arms length agency to lead the ChangeUp programme from April 2006.
When Capacitybuilders launched, a further £70m investment was committed to the ChangeUp programme for the financial years 2006/07 and 2007/08.
Managing exisiting funding commitments
Capacitybuilders inherited a range of funding commitments from both the Home Office and Government Offices in the regions, which had managed local and regional funding arrangements from 2004.
Shaping the long terms direction of ChangeUp
Whilst honoring these commitments, the Capacitybuilders board has continually sought to review achievements, progress and challenges, and set out a longer term direction for the ChangeUp programme.
Destination 2014 and the Third Sector Review
Following significant consultation across the wider third sector between 2006-07, Capacitybuilders published Destination 2014 in July 2007. This strategic framework sets out Capacitybuilders strategy for the delivery of ChangeUp.
Continued Government support for ChangeUp investment
The Third Sector Review in July 2007 reaffirmed government support for continued ChangeUp investment through Capacitybuilders, with £88.5m allocated in the Comprehensive Spending Review for the three year period 2008-11.
It also highlighted a commitment to ensure ChangeUp funds support social enterprise and benefit small community groups.
