Results of the consultation will be reported in August. 

The Edinburgh Partnership is conducting a review of how it supports and works with third sector organisations in the capital. 

The review into the relationship between the public sector and third sector in Edinburgh seeks to improve funding certainty in future years. 

This includes how grant funding and commissioning is delivered, how third sector organisations monitor and report on their work, and what in-kind support is provided.

Third sector organisations of all types – voluntary, social enterprises and charities – are being asked to share their views through the City of Edinburgh Council’s Consultation Hub survey or by attending a workshop.

The results will be reported to the Policy and Sustainability Committee in August.

Council leader and chair of the Edinburgh Partnership, Jane Meagher, said: “The third sector provides vital support to local communities, with many giving direct support to the most vulnerable in our city.  

“We know that they, like the Council, are under significant financial pressure and that there needs to be longer-term change in how they are supported by us and our partners.

“We want to hear about how we can make it simpler, provide more stability, and work better together to help vulnerable people. You can share your views through the council’s consultation hub webpage, or by attending one of the workshops.”

Workshops run from Monday 19 May until Thursday 5 June. Details are available on the Consultation Hub and booking is required.

As part of the city's commitment to help the sector, the council has dedicated £3.5million this year to help organisations impacted by unexpected loss of grant funding or reduced commissioning. Visit the Council’s website for more information about the Third Sector Resilience Fund.