Our Structure
The structure of the Partnership was amended in May 2005 to separate out its social economy activities from the day to day remit of the Partnership.
Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee has delegated powers and responsibilities as outlined in its terms of reference. The Executive Committee has delegated powers and responsibilities as outlined in its terms of reference. It consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, one representative from each of the four sectors, chairs of the working groups, and observers from Belfast Regeneration Office and Belfast City Council. The Executive Committee is appointed by the Partnership Board on an annual basis.
Working Groups
The Partnership sets the overall strategic direction for it’s thematic working groups. These groups have been granted a fair degree of freedom to act for the Partnership through agreed Terms of Reference. They present an annual programme of work to the Partnership Board for approval and report quarterly on progress.
Neighbourhood Partnerships
DSD provide funding for the Partnership to support two Neighbourhood Partnerships (NPs): the Inner East Neighbourhood Partnership and Tullycarnet Neighbourhood Partnership. The NPs are currently in the form of ‘coalitions of interest’ and are not separate legal entities. EBP provides administrative and practical support and facilitation for the NPs.
Subsidiary Companies
EBP has a wholly-owned subsidiary, the East Belfast Social Economy Company (EBSEC). EBSEC is a holding company for two businesses operating with a common board of directors appointed by EBP. These companies are:
- Avec Solutions, a trading company providing IT and management consultancy to the voluntary and community sector
- Landmark East, a property development company which acquires and redevelops derelict/vacant sites in East Belfast
