In the current outcome-focussed funding environment, developing innovative pathways for hard to reach or marginalised clients has multiple benefits both for the client and for the provider.

Smaller and niche providers add the greatest value to the supply chain when they are able to pull together a variety of provision from their own and from partner organisations. This approach enables beneficiaries to access a bespoke package of support which is tailored to their needs, and enables providers to draw on multiple funding streams for each client.  

This workshop aims to help providers identify where they can make the most difference by aligning their delivery with other support and services, and present this offer as a key point of difference in securing contracts and funding.

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Those in your organisation who lead

• contracts and projects
• training and client-facing support services
• business development activity

• Learn how to access multiple funding streams for your delivery
• Learn how to put together innovative pathways for your clients which promote positive outcomes
• Meet and network with other providers who offer similar and complementary services

9:30am— Registration

Mapping potential and innovative pathways for specific client groups

10:00am— Introduction to the day and welcome

10:10am— The benefits of creating innovative and effective pathways for clients

• Defining marginalised groups
• Benefits of taking a pathways approach           
• Fit with the Work Programme, ESF and other funding streams

10:20am— What do marginalised groups need?

10:30am— The current offer for marginalised groups

10:40am— Developing a pathway map

• An interactive session where providers will have the opportunity to develop a flexible pathways map for their clients

Working in partnership with specialist providers

11:10am— Overview of local need and relevant policy

• What are the pressing issues for West London?
• How can providers show that they are a key part of tackling these issues?

11:20am— What services are available locally for marginalised groups?

• Sharing best practice and pooling resources through partnership

11:30am— Mapping provision across providers

11:40am— Coffee

Funding innovative pathways for marginalised clients

12:00pm— Review of locally available funding streams

12:20pm— Grants, subcontracts, social enterprise, donations and commissioned services - choosing the best combination for your work

12:50pm— Thanks and close

5.00pm— Lunch