Regional Networks Fund

Supporting sector influence at a regional level

In April 2009, Capacitybuilders launched a new two year fund to support sector influence at a regional level, and to provide a transition from the Office of the Third Sector programme which came to an end in March 2009.

Regional representation

The Third Sector Regional Networks play an important role in ensuring the views, experience and perspectives of the third sector are represented in regional level policy, decision-making and implementation. 

Our investment

Capacitybuilders is investing in improvement and sustainability of the Regional Third Sector Networks and Regional BME Networks across the country.

Outcomes focused

The Regional Network Fund has two programme outcomes:

• Outcome 1: By 2011, regional third sector networks are better able to demonstrate influence over regional and national policy affecting the third sector. 
• Outcome 2: By 2011, regional third sector networks are able to demonstrate improvements in their leadership, income diversity, and efficiency.

To find out more about the principles of the Regional Networks Fund and the levels and type of investment, please download the Regional Networks Fund programme prospectus.