Policy
11 October, 2007
Government reconfirms its commitment to the third sector in the Comprehensive Spending Review
£515m will be invested between 2008 - 2011
The government has reconfirmed its commitment to promoting the third sector in strengthening communities and delivering public services, in its Comprehensive Spending Review.
It has pledged that £515m will be invested in the third sector between 2008 - 2011 including:
- a £50m fund to enable local foundations to develop sustainable community endowments
- a £10m investment in community organisations
- £117 for youth volunteering, through the organisation 'v'
They also repeat that three year funding plans for voluntary and community organisations should become the norm rather than the exception in all government departments.
The government wants the sector to be a 'key delivery partner' in youth services, access to employment, waste and recycling. It is committed to improving initiatives that engage hard-to-reach groups and believes that the third sector are very well placed in helping to do so.
Commenting on the review, Phil Hope, the Minister for the Third Sector said -
'Over the review years, the government will put in place significant investment to build the capacity of third sector organisations to support their enormous contribution to our society, economy and environment.'
For more information see the Third Sector press release Darling confirms £515m for sector.
See also the related rightsnet policy new stories -
- Prime Minister backs voluntary sector in keynote speech: Reaffirms his commitment to three-year funding as the norm (4 September, 2007)
- Government sets challenge for public service delivery: Third sector to get expanded role in 'truly personalised' services (20 March, 2007)
- Third sector role in public service delivery to be investigated: Public administration select committee announces inquiry (6 February, 2007)
- Third sector to get enhanced role in public service delivery: Future role of sector beginning to take shape (7 December, 2006)
- Third Sector highlights in the pre-Budget report: 'Investing in Britain's potential: Building our long-term future' (7 December, 2006)
