• 3rd Sector Support
• Introduction
• Definition
• About 3D
• Vision, Mission & Aims
• History
• Membership
• Development Strategy
• Structure
• Staff
• Access to Support
• Local Generic Support
• Specialist Support
• Contacts Directory
• News
• Voice Project
• What is the LAA?
• District LSPs
• News
• Events
• More information
• Research
• User Survey Results
• Focus Group Report
• VCS Issues Group Report
• Survey to Fill
• Contact Us

History

Established in 2004 in response to the Change Up agenda, 3D has achieved a great deal since its inception. 28 projects have been successfully delivered covering a wide array of topics, including:

• Income generation
• HR
• Contracting
• Volunteering
• BME Infrastructure provision
• ICT
• Compact
• Change management
• Asset management
• Good practice
• Training
• Capacity Building
• Relationship building
• Quality Standards
• Funding Advice
• Governance

Many of these projects have been delivered by a group of infrastructure agencies working in partnership. Almost all achieved or exceeded their targets. A further two projects covering volunteering and relationship building with the Derbyshire PCT, have recently secured funding.

An ongoing, core piece of 3D activity is to work with partners to help shape the Local Area Agreements (LAAs) in Derby and Derbyshire. This work has centred around providing VCS representatives to take part in all levels of the Derbyshire LAA. Derbyshire County Council has provided funding to facilitate this process.