Structure

DDIA  is a network of agencies rather than a formally constituted body. It identifies a lead body from its members for operation functions eg: Rural Action Derbyshire for administrative response, Community Action Derby for common database.

The relationship between the members, the lead agency and any reference group are set out in the DDIA Terms of Reference:

DDIA Terms of Reference  59Kb

DDIA also establishes time-limited task and finish groups to look at specific pieces of work.  It is linked with other networks such as Volunteer Centres Derbyshire, Derbyshire Development Workers, VCSE Alliance.