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Reviewing the funding relationship with the third sector

Many councils are reviewing their relationships with the third sector organisations they fund. There is no one way to do a local review and the outcomes will vary from area to area. These pages offer context, concepts and examples to help scope a local review.

  • Why do councils fund the third sector? Last updated 21 October 2008

    Many sustainable community strategies and local area agreements include aims and objectives relating to the third sector. Objectives are achieved by funding activities and organisations.

  • Doing a review Last updated 21 October 2008

    Councils have to demonstrate the 'golden thread' between their priorities and targets, and the allocation of funds to the third sector.

  • Revising your funding arrangements Last updated 21 October 2008

    There is a lot of new thinking about how to approach the funding relationship between government and third-sector organisations

  • Case studies Last updated 21 October 2008

    Case studies from five councils showing how they approached their review of third-sector funding.

  • Useful links Last updated 21 October 2008

    Links to useful information to help you with your funding review

  • Jargon buster Last updated 21 October 2008

    An explanation of some of the jargon around commissioning and funding.

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