Community Action Southwark presentation: Building Partnerships for ESF, 8 May 2015

Graham Collins Community Action Southwark

Key driversKey drivers

Direction of travel – Southwark Council and the CCG

Traction – local VCOs had been exploring for some time - COPSinS

CAS’s role – strong and trusted local infrastructure body

Easier said than done…

Independent

Coordinate

Cooperate

Collaboration

Integrate

Increased competition for funding

Tight deadlines for contracts and grants

To expand or develop services

To make resources go further

Building collaboration into organisational strategy

Clear vision and mission

Staff and Trustees hearts and minds

Financial transparency

Who to collaborate with

Know how far everyone will compromise

Define the Unique Selling Point

Crucial – be open to ideas & discussions

Agree who is included

‘Due diligence’ checks

Each group outlines their contribution

Agree process to review & decide opportunities

Does not exclude forming other partnerships

Case by case basis as to who is included in any bid or tender opportunity

Lead organisation determined case by case

Not a legally binding agreement Voluntary approach, but within an agreed

understanding

Memorandum of Understanding

Outcomes Framework

Draft Partnership Agreement

Mental Health Services

Carers Support & Advice

Talking Therapies

Strengthened trust Clarity on what was available Sharing ideas and resources Enabled small groups to access

opportunities Bun-fighting out of the way Stronger together Speed – focus on the services offered

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