Organisations achieve more by working together than by working independently, but partnerships can be undermined if the partnership is not led and managed effectively.
The Centre for Partnership has helped organisations work together since 2006.
We are the only organisation in the UK that can provide accreditation for working in partnership and achieving excellent standards. Our Partnership Standard has been recognised by the National Housing Federation.
Our experience of delivering the Partnership Standard in many organisations has convinced us that successful partnerships are as much about leaders and their staff as they are about organisations.
If conflicts arise between different partners, a partnership can soon unravel and organisations find themselves working against each other rather than together, that’s why we developed the Partnership Standard to ensure that partnerships work effectively for the benefit of everyone involved.
Who is the Partnership Standard aimed at?
The Partnership Standard has already benefited a wide range of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, including education, construction, local government, health regeneration, social housing and community development.
John Flower, Project Director, Wates Living Space (North East Region) “Wates Living Space are excited to be part of the GEM programme. This programme will provide greatly needed experience and opportunities for graduates living in Bradford who in these tough economic times are struggling to get on the career ladder.”
Geraldine Howley, Chief Executive, Incommunities Group Limited "Using the Partnership Standard, Incommunities has been able to develop effective partnerships with key housing organisations across the north of England. Far more can be achieved by working effectively together than as a standalone organisation and the impact upon our communities has been very positive. The Partnership Standard has enabled our organisation to achieve its vision of partner of first choice."
