The LDIF was a co-production initiative between partner agencies and the people they support which followed the principles set out in the West Wales Learning Disability Charter.

The West Wales Care Partnership (WWCP) is one of seven strategic partnerships across Wales which oversee delivery of the Sustainable Social Services agenda ensuring observance of the 2014 Act. It links with public service and safeguarding boards and other care agencies.

Funding for the Partnership – and for the Learning Disabilities Innovation Fund – was from the Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund (ICF).

The Learning Disabilities Innovation Fund was managed through the Regional Improving Lives Partnership (RILP) which is co-chaired by regional representatives of ‘the Dream Team’ supported by Pembrokeshire People First, Carmarthenshire People First and Our Voice Our Choice.

Pembrokeshire People First (PPF) is an independent charity, run by – and for – adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent people, supported by experienced practitioners. Reviewed biannually, its manifesto is one of developing skills, resilience and independence.

Carmarthenshire People First (CPF) is a member-led, member-focused advocacy and training agency. All members are adults with a learning disability, learning difficulty and/or neuro divergence. The Members are central to the business and are seen as ‘experts by experience’. The ethos of the agency is equality, diversity and the promotion of civil rights.

Our Voice Our Choice (OVOC) is a self-advocacy group set up in Ceredigion for people with learning disabilities. It is a member led organisation.

Supported by PPF, CPF and OVOC, the Dream Team is a group of people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent people from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. They are passionate about ensuring that people with learning disabilities have a voice and are actively included in decision-making meetings with partner organisations.

The Dream Team provides feedback and evaluation to the Regional Improving Lives Partnership, completing the circle by having real influence on decisions and plans.

Administration of the Learning Disabilities Innovation Fund was led by  Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) working with its regional equivalents: Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS) and Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO).