Organisations wishing to collaborate can now source advice and information online via the Collaborative Working Unit’s (CWU) new website www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/collaborate launched today.

The website provides a wide range of information, including what collaborative working involves, its benefits and risks as well as a check list suggesting questions for organisations considering collaboration.

Kate Aldous, manager of the CWU, which is based at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), says: Collaborative working can make the sector more efficient and effective and improve services for beneficiaries. Organisations have a responsibility to consider if working with others would benefit their users. By providing advice and information on the options available the CWU enables them to make informed decisions about whether and how to do so.”