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, Group Chief Executive, Incommunities Group Limited "The Partnership Standard is an excellent means of ensuring partnership working benefits everyone and brings added value. Incommunities is committed to building effective partnerships as part of our vision - Improving lives Incommunities.”
