Fenland DC

The Diverse Communities Forum (DCF) is a sustainable, multi-sector partnership that has received national recognition for making tangible differences to people’s lives. Supported by nearly £2.2million of Government 'Controlling Migration Funding', they are delivering 15 valuable projects that are improving cohesion, integration, living standards, language skills and understanding of different cultures. Projects are sustainable and are shaping service delivery models nationwide. Volunteers are 'self grown' and can visibly see the difference they make.

This award is open to a single council or where appropriate a partnership of councils, or a council-owned company. Private sector partners can enter on a council’s behalf, with the permission of the council itself. Many councils are seeking to establish a new relationship with local people and local communities. Community involvement and engagement is increasingly important as a way of shaping council thinking, contributing to service design and improvement and to responding to continuing resource pressures. It may also involve direct community involvement in service delivery. This award is intended to showcase the whole range of community involvement.