Case Studies

Capacitybuilders is developing this case study resource to help the sector share learning about what works.

Deeper and stronger support for asylum seeker and refugee community organisations in east London

thumb The Refugee and Migrant Forum of East London (RAMFEL) has been revitalised by a Capacitybuilders’ Improving Reach grant 

Interlinks initiative joins up the voluntary sector across Cornwall

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Backed by the Cornwall Infrastructure Partnership, Interlinks has been a catalyst for transformation in the delivery of public services

HEAR not only listens; it is listened to

thumb Using ChangeUp funding, HEAR has helped its support provider members increase their impact and strengthen their voice.

Skills toolkits benefit development workers, frontline groups and help carry community football club to victory

thumb Thanks to a Skills Audit Toolkit, Wooton Park Ranger's development workers have helped ensure that the club runs more smoothly.

Local community groups benefit from a new training facility offering courses that are accessible to all

thumb Ellesmere Port and Neston Association of Voluntary and Community Organisations are offering a fully accessible training programme, which have already been provided to 230 people from a range of member organisations

Lincolnshire’s social challenge translates into a thriving local service

thumb Lincolnshire Community Council has established the Lincolnshire Language Service – training migrant workers to be fully qualified interpreters and translators

Ealing’s Community Resource Centre offers strategic direction as well as a roof and facilities

thumb Fourteen diverse voluntary sector organisations are sharing accommodation, state-of-the-art facilities, strategic expertise and inspiration.

Leicestershire and Rutland matchmaking service brings communities and funders together

thumb The Rural Community Council is helping community groups meet their ideal funding partners.  To date it has matched 283 groups with funders enabling them to access  £316,570.