Ensuring equal access for all third sector organisations to mainstream support services, and targeting resources where necessary
Increasing support
The new three year Improving Reach funding programme, designed to increase support across a range of disadvantaged organisations or communities will roll out in April 2008.
Extending the programme scope
Depending on the outcome of the review of the 2007/08 Improving Reach pilot programme, it may be possible to extend the programme scope to cover other areas of disadvantage.
| Activities | By | Progress/Milestones |
|---|---|---|
| Launch of new expanded Improving Reach programme. | May 2008 |
More sustained and effective impact on the inclusiveness of ChangeUp. Status: Completed. |
| Further review of ‘Mainstreaming Diversity’ and Improving Reach strategies. Review the progress of consortia in ensuring that all socially excluded interests are fully integrated into investment plans for the future. | January / May 2009 |
Assessment of the degree to which national support services and consortia have changed. Status: In progress. |
