Our Support for Local Authorities

Building Stronger Youth Sectors. Creating Lasting Impact.

The success of the Young Futures Hubs and Transformation Programme depends on more than delivering new activities—it depends on having a strong, sustainable network of local organisations capable of supporting children and young people for years to come.

Game Changed Network CIC works alongside local authorities to strengthen the organisations at the heart of their communities.

We provide practical organisational development support that helps charities, CICs and voluntary organisations secure funding, strengthen governance and build long-term sustainability. By investing in local organisations, councils can maximise the impact of their investment, create resilient community infrastructure and ensure support for young people continues long after individual funding programmes have ended.

A Trusted Delivery Partner

We understand the challenges faced by local authorities.

You need to:

  • Build sustainable youth infrastructure. 
  • Support voluntary and community organisations. 
  • Maximise the impact of public investment. 
  • Encourage collaboration across the VCSE sector. 
  • Deliver measurable outcomes. 

Our team provides specialist support that complements existing local authority teams, acting as an extension of your youth development and community capacity functions.

Our Support Includes

Funding Strategy & Bid Writing

Helping organisations identify suitable funding opportunities and preparing high-quality funding applications that secure investment into local communities.

Our support includes:

  • Funding prospecting
  • Bid writing
  • Budget development
  • Bid reviews
  • Funder research
  • Feedback and resubmissions

Governance & Compliance

Strong governance creates stronger organisations.

We help organisations develop and maintain the policies and procedures funders expect, including:

  • Safeguarding
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Safety
  • Risk Assessments
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Governance advice

Organisational Development

Every organisation is different.

We provide tailored support that helps organisations become more resilient by improving:

  • Strategic planning
  • Organisational sustainability
  • Partnership development
  • Volunteer capacity
  • Income diversification
  • Funding readiness

Capacity Building

Rather than simply writing funding applications, we build the confidence and capability of organisations so they can continue securing funding independently in the future.

This creates long-term value for both organisations and local authorities.

Why Local Authorities Work With Us

Our model has been developed through successful partnerships with local authorities that recognise the importance of investing in organisational sustainability alongside frontline delivery.

We understand how councils work, how funding programmes operate and what community organisations need to thrive.

Our role is to bridge that gap, helping local authorities strengthen their voluntary and community sector while ensuring investment reaches the organisations making the greatest difference to young people.

Proven Results

Our approach has already demonstrated measurable impact.

 

The Youth & Community Funding Generator has supported organisations across Doncaster to strengthen governance, improve sustainability and secure significant external investment.

In just over eighteen months the programme has:

  • Supported 46 organisations 
  • Submitted 68+ funding applications 
  • Secured more than £263,000 in funding 
  • Forecast external investment of more than £500,000 by Year Four. 

Following the success of the Doncaster model, Game Changed Network CIC is now delivering organisational development support through Peterborough City Council’s Local Youth Transformation Pilot, providing funding, governance and policy support to strengthen youth organisations across the city.

Why Invest in Organisational Sustainability?

Every successful youth programme relies on strong local organisations.

When councils invest in organisational development they create:

  • A stronger and more resilient VCSE sector.
  • Increased external funding flowing into the local area.
  • Better governance and organisational compliance.
  • Greater collaboration between providers.
  • Sustainable services that continue beyond individual grant programmes.
  • Better outcomes for children and young people.

This approach ensures public investment delivers lasting value—not only through direct services but by strengthening the organisations that provide them.