Ensuring equal access for all third sector organisations to mainstream support services, and targeting resources where necessary
Reducing inequality
Capacitybuilders want to see support services that reduce inequalities experienced by some communities and the organisations that service them.
This includes black, minority ethnic and refugee organisations, faith groups, rural organisations, disabled people's groups, women's groups, lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender bodies.
Targeted funding
We will maintain and develop targeted funding, and endeavour to resource initiatives aimed at historically excluded groups.
Promoting the equality and diversity agenda
Consortia and national support services will be required to ensure that equalities and diversity issues are properly reflected in their plans and we will aim to improve the level of information about the support that is available and increase access for organisations struggling to find support.
| Activities | By | Progress / Milestones |
|---|---|---|
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Assess current progress of Improving Reach pilot programme. |
September 2007 |
Status: Completed. |
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Re-assess the recommendations on equalities and diversity made to Capacitybuilders and the Home Office in 2006 in the Zahno Rao report ‘Mainstreaming Diversity’. |
September 2007 |
Recommendations inform the development of key programmes for 2008/11. |
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Launch the application process for the new Improving Reach three-year funded programme. |
October 2007 |
Status: Completed. |
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Financial decisions made concerning Improving Reach programme. |
February 2008 |
Status: Completed. |
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Final review of Consortia Development Fund and its impact |
March 2008 |
Status: Completed. |
