Voluntary and Community Forum

The Forum was set up in March 2004. At its first meeting on 24^th March 2004, it was agreed that the functions of the Forum should be:

• To act as a voice of the voluntary and community sector collectively.

• To discuss issues raised by groups and organisations and take actions, if appropriate

• To identify gaps and unmet needs in the voluntary and community sector in Swindon

• To act as a platform for consultations

• To network with other groups and share information

• To invite guest speakers from local and national bodies on various issues

Terms of reference were agreed as follows:

• The Forum meets four times a year

• Membership of the Forum is open to any voluntary and community groups in Swindon

• Voluntary Action Swindon will administrate, facilitate and organise the meetings in order to ensure the Forum is sustainable.

Apart from using various existing consultative mechanisms and networks, Voluntary Action Swindon also uses the Voluntary and Community Forum to consult with and collate the view of the sector, in order to influence policy making and development of the public sector and local authorities.

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Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) Forum

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