Originally an informal gathering of Scotland’s community sector networks and intermediaries, Local People Leading has taken the decision to formally constitute itself as the Scottish Community Sector Alliance. The Alliance defines the community sector to be that part of the Third Sector which is specifically driven by the communities it serves. In the main this is made up of thousands of small local groups – often isolated and poorly supported. Formal membership of the Alliance will remain with those national and regional networks that have community based memberships. (Reports from Senscot, SCVO).