3. For nearly 50 years, Cyrenians has served those on the edge, working with the homeless and vulnerable to transform their lives by beginning with their story, helping them believe that they can change their lives, and walking with them as they lead their own transformation.

4. We help people improve relationships, defeat addiction and remove isolation
We work with families to resolve issues and repair relationships. We support older people to stay connected with their communities. And we provide a safe and supportive environment for people on their journey away from addiction

5. Tackling homelessness has been at the heart of our work since the charity was founded. Today, we offer practical housing advice, work with people whose accommodation is under threat, and provide supported housing for young people.

6. Building Relationships with Public Sector Bodies
Challenges facing Public Sector
Existing Relationships
Funding models
Partnership Models

7. Challenges Facing Public Sector
Financial
Resources
Regulatory
Political

8. What do you think are the challenges facing the Public Sector.
10 Minutes. In groups.

9. Existing Relationships
Think about existing relationships 10 Mins?
How do we interact with LA partners?
What characterises these relationships?
Where are these relationships taking place?

10. Addressing the Challenges?
Focussing on needs of Service Users and Funders.
Designing services that focus on shared goals.
Creating partnerships based on trust.

11. Building the relationship
Strategic
Leadership
Communications
Policy
Operational
Joint working
Conversations
Advocacy
Consistency
Strategy and Vision
Values
Focus on the end user

12. Funding models we are currently working with?
Thinks about pros and cons of current models. (10 mins)
How do these models affect relationships between providers and Services?
How do these models affect service users?

13. Homeless Prevention Consortium Approach
Co-Production Process
Rationale
Process
Our role
Consortium Approach
Trust
Communication
Real partnerships
Service appropriate to user

14. Partnership models of procurement and service provision.

15. Recovery PSP. (Public Social Partnership)
Recognition
Reputation
Risk Taking

16. Challenges and benefits ?
Communication
Power/Trust
Flexibility
Benefits
Transparency
Range of Specialisms
Improved relationships
Improved service?

17. Questions ?

18. Thank you!!