Engaging with the public sector

Partnership working

Capacitybuilders will add its weight to the sector's engagement with the public sector in partnership with other agencies already active in this area.

The changing landscape of the sector

Our particular role is at a national level, with government departments and agencies, to influence the capacity building landscape for the sector.

Encouraging public sector to alignment

We want all government departments, local authorities and other public sector bodies to align their Compact with the sector, capacity building needs assessments, infrastructure development plans and Local Area Agreements.

Activities ByProgress / Milestones

Support the Partnership Improvement Programme, run by IDeA, to increase collaboration and mutual understanding between sectors.

April 2007/
March 2010

Wider participation in the programme for third sector in 50 local authorities.

Status : In progress. 
Further information about the Partnership Improvement Programme is available on www.idea.gov.uk

Develop and initiate influencing strategy in partnership with third sector partners, government departments and statutory sector support providers.

September 2007

A focused process of engagement, meshing with other sector initiatives, and with clear objectives.

Status: Strategy in development.
Carried over into 2008/09 - see Corporate Plan for further information.