Communities and neighbourhoods

Third Sector Partnership Board

As we continue to work towards our vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all, we recognise that the third sector as an independent partner in implementing policy is a valuable asset. In addressing our long term challenges, Communities and Local Government is committed to strengthening its relationship with third sector partners. That is why Communities and Local Government has established a Third Sector Partnership Board.

The Role of the Third Sector Partnership Board

The purpose of the Board is to facilitate critical challenge between the sector, local government and the Department on how to improve the Department's understanding of the third sector and the role the sector might play in delivering Departmental objectives. The Board will meet three times a year. In essence, the Board has three roles:

Bring voices from the margins into the mainstream of policy making.
Be a critical friend
Model what is best about partnership working.

Members

The members of the Board are from across the third sector, local government, and central government and appointed on an individual basis rather than representative basis.