Our Partners
A Better Start Southend is part of a ten-year test and learn programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to transform ways of thinking about services for very young children. Southend is one of five sites (the others are Blackpool, Bradford, Nottingham and Lambeth) that share funding, expertise and practical experiences as their programmes develop.
Southend’s programme is supported by a grant of over £40m from The National Lottery Community Fund. The programme is led by the Early Years Alliance, working with a number of strategic partners who share decision-making for the programme. We are also supported by a number of other delivery partners.
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Essex Police
Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Early Years Alliance
University of Essex
Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS)
