In the competitive world of public service delivery, community and voluntary sector organisations that work with children and young people risk being shoved to one side.
While charities and support groups generally represent a wealth of expertise and experience, financial wealth, and the robust support structures that go with it, are often lacking, making it harder to bid for contracts.
It was with this in mind that the Government established Futurebuilders England, a 125m fund specifically aimed at building capacity among community and voluntary sector groups to supply public services. There is also a version in Scotland running already.
Groups that work with children and young people are set to be among the main beneficiaries of Futurebuilders' investment packages, which include loans and development grants. The first 15 investments, totalling 4.2m, were announced last week.
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