Network

Our Network - be part of it

We are the local network for the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
We communicate and work togetherby providing ways for local groups to work together, share information, and learn from one another. 
We promote strategic involvementby ensuring that the local voluntary sector is represented on key strategic planning groups in order to influence policy-making. 

Partnership work is very important to us and our partners include:

• Local councils

• Health authorities and service providers

• National organisations

• Public service providers (e.g. police,  fire and rescue, schools etc)

• Grant funders

• Local businesses

We raise awareness with public bodies and local businesses about the expertise, role and value that the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector can contribute to our community.

How you are part of it:

Via our website, social media, mailings and meetings we will link you into:

• News Bulletin – regular information on funding, training, events, employment issues, consultations etc 

• The Community Partnership (Local Strategic Partnership) including thematic partnerships 

• East Area Health and Social Care Forum

• Safer Communities Partnership

• Consultations

• Sector Meetings 

• Volunteering and lots more!