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Introduction to ChangeUp

ChangeUp is a programme of capacity building for the infrastructure of the voluntary and community sector, developed in partnership with the sector. The aim of ChangeUp investment is to catalyse the modernisation of infrastructure provision in order to improve its sustainability, quality and reach. Led by sector expertise, the Capacitybuilders agency manages ChangeUp.

Background

The HM Treasury’s 2002 Cross Cutting Review of the Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Service Delivery recognised that the sector and Government have a mutual interest in building the capacity of voluntary and community organisations (VCOs). The report made a series of recommendations that aim to strengthen the support and assistance available to voluntary and community organisations.


In response, the Home Office published ChangeUp, the cross-Government framework on capacity building and infrastructure in the voluntary and community sector, developed in partnership with the sector.


ChangeUp's aim is that by 2014 the needs of frontline voluntary and community organisations in England will be met by support which is:

  • available nationwide
  • structured for maximum efficiency
  • offering excellent provision
  • accessible to all
  • truly reflecting and promoting diversity
  • sustainably funded

ChangeUp describes the basic architecture of support which frontline organisations need as agreed with the voluntary and community sector (VCS).

For more information about ChangeUp and Capacitybuilders visit
www.capacitybuilders.org.uk