Take Part is the national learning framework for active learning for active citizenship.

The Take Part framework provides a manual for learning providers. It enables them to develop programmes of citizenship learning to help adults gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to become empowered as members of their communities.

Take Part is based on the values of

• Social justice
• Participation
• Equality
• Diversity
• Co-operation

The aim is to provide programmes of active learning that enable people to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to become empowered citizens – citizens who are able to make an active contribution to their communities and influence public policies and services.

In Cornwall, Voluntary Sector Forum is responsible for implementing and running this programme in conjuction with six other organizations. Take Part Cornwall is, thus, being run by:

1) Voluntary Sector Forum (Pathfinder)

2) East Cornwall Council for Voluntary Service (ECCVS)

3)Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC)

4)Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C)

5)Age Concern

6) Penwith Community Development Trust (PCDT)

7) Volunteer Cornwall