G:up was awarded the sum of £200,000 to deliver its proposed activity under Change Up for the period to June 2006.

This is proving to be a hugely exciting opportunity to give children and young people and the voluntary organisations working with them the profile and influence they deserve within the region. Change Up has enhanced our capacity to coordinate and support the work of the voluntary sector and enhance partnerships with statutory bodies.

As our proposal outlined, the work has been far-reaching and varied - workforce development, governance, ICT, participation, outreach and diversity, sustainable funding, the Regional Youth Work Unit, Children's Trusts and commissioning are among thise things on the agenda.

There have been and continue to be many opportunities for representatives from voluntary and community organisations to get involved at every stage of the process.

If you would like to find out more and be a part of a team of people making positive changes for our region's children and young people then please do any of the following:

• register on this site and add to the discussions
• contact info@www.growingupinthewestmidlands.info for more information

See the documents attached below to read our proposal and activities matrix.

Or follow the links below to find out more about our project's management and its key delivery areas: