Dudley CVS recognises that joint-working between local voluntary and community infrastructure organisations, can bring great benefits to the area and the organisations involved. Partnerships can support the infrastructure of the local voluntary and community sector, by developing new provision and services where they do not already exist.

The benefits of partnerships include:

• collaboration bringing about real results
• partners working together towards common interests and goals
• partners being mutually accountable for tasks and outcomes
• partners sharing responsibilities and rewards