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This area of the website looks at the vital role that the third sector has to play in improving outcomes for children, young people and families in support of the Children’s Plan and the Every Child Matters agenda. It also provides information and resources for the third sector.
An overview of the role of the third sector.
Information on the Department’s Third Sector Group.
The national and local compacts
Details about the agreement to improve partnership working between government and the voluntary and community sector.
Children, Young People and Families Grant programme
Information and details of the administration of this grant, which funds third sector organisations to help improve the lives of children, young people and families together with information on forthcoming consultation of the grant programme.
Third sector strategy
The Department is currently working on a new strategy which it is aiming to publish in July 2009.
Further documents / useful links
Third sector strategy and action plan (June 2007)
Engaging the voluntary and community sectors in children's trusts
Commissioning Support Programme
Associated documents
Engaging the voluntary and community sectors in Children's Trusts
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Last updated on 23/06/2009
