Bournemouth 2026: A Strategy for a Thriving Third Sector in Bournemouth

What we want
Bournemouth
to be like.
our vision For Bournemouth to be an area where local government and its partners are working together to provide an environment in which the Third Sector
is thriving and making the maximum contribution to the creation of a better and more inclusive future for the people of Bournemouth
What the
Partnership
will do to
We will ensure that a sustainable, diverse, dynamic and independent Third Sector is taking a lead in empowering local communities and in make the
our mission enabling statutory authorities to provide effective responses to the needs and concerns of local residents. vision a
reality.

The
our values We believe that the work of the Third Sector is fundamental to an effective and healthy democratic society. We aim to ensure that their passion, principles
Values, independence, social purpose and not- for- private-profit ethos is recognised and valued. We have the following core values. and ethos
that underpin
our work.

Can Do Equality Developing Continuous

Attitude Sustainability Empowerment and Shared Improvement Openness
Diversity Objectives

The things our aims

we want to
achieve in
order to An independent Third A Third Sector working in Statutory agencies which The full potential of Social A range of services,
secure our Sector, campaigning and partnership and playing a have developed best Enterprise is recognised readily available, are
vision for giving a voice to key role in strengthening practice in funding, and realised. helping to build capacity
the town marginalised groups and local communities partnership working and and capability in the Third
communities commissioning from the Sector.
Third Sector.

The specific
measurable
changes
that will
result if we
are The independence of the sector is
successful. valued and respected
Funding and training available for
Third Sector campaigning activity
Innovative models of consultation
developed and residents
clear about the action which has
been taken as a result.
Results of local consultation are
contributing to national policy
Access to small grants from a
variety of sources maintained
Increased participation in
volunteering.
More proactive Third Sector fully
represented and shaping the
local policy agenda.
Neighbourhood groups and
Diversity organisations have the
capacity to participate in
consultation and influence local
policy
outcomes
Full implementation of the Compact
Funding and Procurement Code
Increased commissioning from the
Third Sector including from smaller,
specialist diversity organisations.
Service delivery transformed by
Third Sector expertise
Added value of Third Sector
identified and recognised
Contribution of volunteers to
service delivery fully recognised
Awareness of the social
enterprise model is increased
Appropriate support, advice and
training available locally for those
wishing to develop a social
enterprise
Improved access to financial
support for those who are setting
up or developing a social
enterprise.
Social enterprise included on the
curriculum of local learning
institutions
Help with governance, funding
and support at key stages of
development
A collective evidence base
capturing and demonstrating the
full value of the sector
A highly skilled workforce
including paid workers,
volunteers and trustees
More Third Sector organisations
with long term financial security.