In Darlington it has been recognised for sometime that the voluntary and community sector (Third Sector) has a vital role to play in Darlington. The sector contributes to the delivery of Darlington’s Community Strategy and receives over £5Million from the Council by way of directly commissioning services, the provision of grants or providing rent and rate reductions.

To strengthen partnership working a Compact ‘Changing Practice' was launched in 2004 and a joint Third Sector Strategy between the Council and CVS (Council Voluntary Sector) was launched in November 2007. You can visit our 'Changing Practice' web pages to find out more.

Darlington Borough Council’s Community Grant and Strategic Funding scheme provides financial support to community and voluntary sector groups and individuals in Darlington.

The Council are in the process of commissioning a Host organisation to provide support to a LINk ( Local Involvement Network). The LINk will provide opportunities for organisations and individuals, patients, users and carers and give them a louder voice and more influence in the provision of both health and social care services. Visit our LINk web pages to find out more.

Community Nutrition and Health Pilot

Would you like to help people make positive and healthy changes in their lives?

If so, why not become a Community Nutrition and Health volunteer?

For more information please read the Community Nutrition and Health leaflet (pdf) or contact Lynn Blewitt on (01325) 266888 or lynn.blewitt@evolutiondarlington.com

Opportunities for the third sector