This project recognises the challenges facing VCOs and aims to address issues such as capacity support and fund-raising in small and emerging VCOs in Humberside. The project will appoint four community connectors (CCs) to work within specific areas of Humberside. Each CC will have an individual expert area which they will apply to the whole sector. The areas of expertise will be in funding development, procurement, equalities and diversity and grass-roots development.