Delivering Measurable Impact for Local Authorities

The best way to demonstrate the value of organisational sustainability is through results.

Game Changed Network CIC has developed a proven model that helps local authorities strengthen their youth sector by supporting charities, CICs and voluntary organisations to become more resilient, better governed and financially sustainable.

In 2025, Doncaster City Council commissioned Game Changed Network CIC to deliver the Youth & Community Funding Generator, providing practical organisational development support to youth organisations across the city.

Rather than providing grants directly, the programme focused on increasing organisations’ capacity to attract external funding and strengthen their governance.

This included:

• Funding strategy and bid writing 
• Governance advice 
• Safeguarding and organisational policies 
• Financial forecasting 
• Risk management 
• Ongoing mentoring and organisational development 

The programme has enabled organisations to become more sustainable while bringing significant external investment into Doncaster. 

Year One (2025)

• 15 organisations supported 
• 68 funding applications submitted 
• £210,526 secured 

Funding supported:

• Mental health services 
• Youth activities 
• Sports provision 
• Community facilities 
• Workforce development 
• Core organisational costs 

Year Two (April–July 2026)

Already achieved:

• 31 organisations supported 
• £53,186 secured 
• £352,041 currently awaiting funding decisions 

Funding has already supported:

• Equipment purchases 
• Youth sports programmes 
• Creative arts 
• Mental health projects 
• Community wellbeing initiatives 

Long-Term Impact

The programme is forecast to secure:

• £300,000 in external funding by Year Three 
• More than £500,000 by the end of Year Four 

More importantly, organisations are now stronger, more resilient and better equipped to secure funding independently in the future.

Partner Feedback

“The support Amie and Game Changed Network have provided to the Doncaster Youth Partnership has been invaluable. Without their help in finding funding opportunities, VCFS groups in Doncaster might not be able to continue providing a safe setting for young people.”

Following the success of the Doncaster model, Game Changed Network CIC has been commissioned by Peterborough City Council to provide organisational development support as part of the Local Youth Transformation Pilot.

The programme aims to strengthen youth organisations by improving their ability to secure funding, strengthen governance and build long-term sustainability.

Support includes:

• Funding strategy 
• Bid writing 
• Safeguarding policies 
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies 
• Health & Safety policies 
• Risk assessments 
• Financial forecasting 
• Ongoing organisational support 

This partnership demonstrates the confidence local authorities have in our proven approach and marks the expansion of our model into new areas.

Looking Ahead

As the Young Futures Hubs and Transformation Programme expands, local authorities have an opportunity to invest not only in services for young people, but also in the organisations delivering those services.

Game Changed Network CIC is ready to support councils across England by providing a proven organisational development model that strengthens local infrastructure, increases external funding and helps build sustainable youth sectors.

Whether you are establishing a new Young Futures Hub, expanding your Local Youth Transformation Programme or looking to increase the resilience of your local voluntary sector, we can help you achieve lasting impact.

If your local authority is looking to strengthen its youth sector, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how our proven model can support your ambitions.

Email: amie.canham@groupmgmt.co.uk