What is R2O? In 2007, Advantage West Midlands appointed brap to manage the Routes to Opportunity programme (R2O) – the first programme of its kind in the region – which aims to improve the ability of BME third sector organisations to access and successfully deliver public sector contracts. This is the second year of the programme and we want to attract more organisations that can take advantage of the R2O offer.

Who is R2O for? R2O is for any BME owned, managed or focused organisation with social aims, such as charities, voluntary and community organisations or social enterprises. Organisations must be located in the West Midlands and must be involved in the delivery of, or have aspirations to deliver, public sector contracts and services.

What does R2O do? R2O delivers intensive, customised support which is designed to leave organisations better equipped to deliver and procure with the public sector. Typical packages of support include help with finances, system development, business planning, policies and procedures, market analysis and leadership and governance. The support is negotiated with an approved consultant and delivered directly to the organisation. Because the work is ‘bespoke’ – unique to your organisation – it has a high level of satisfaction and is producing some excellent results. R2O is not a grant programme, and cannot make financial awards directly to organisations.

What else does R2O offer?

R2O has a programme of one-off events covering issues such as full cost recovery, tendering, marketing and impact. We also offer a leadership mentoring programme and an opportunity to network and form stronger partnerships with other BME organisations in the region.

Learn more about R2O

The first year of R2O

Forthcoming R2O events

Publications

R2O is an AWM funded Project. AWM has appointed brap to manage a two year (2007 - 2009) £1 million project aimed at boosting Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) Third Sector activity across the West Midlands. The R2O Programme is the first of its kind in the region and aims to improve BME Third Sector organisations ability to access and successfully deliver public sector contracts.

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