Local CUs
The structure and development of our local Children's University
centres is becoming increasingly diverse. Many that were formerly
constituted in partnerships with Local Authorities are developing
into charities and trusts in their own right, with a range of
governance arrangements. Increasing numbers of HE and FE
institutions are seeing the mutual benefit of providing support for
their local Childrens University in terms of the links it provides
with younger learners and the opening up of opportunities for
future progression. Community Interest Companies and others in the
third sector are also supporting the Children's University as a
vehicle for developing innovative partnerships with the wider
community.