1 John Street, Swindon, SN1 1RT. Tel 01793 538398 info@vas-swindon.org Charity No. 287732, Company No. 1604168
© 2009 Voluntary Action Swindon (Charitable company limited by guarantee).
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.
The Forum was set up in March 2004. At its first meeting on 24th March 2004, it was agreed that the functions of the Forum should be:
Voluntary & Community Network - 3rd February “Commissioning”
A Voluntary and Community forum was held on the 14th September in the Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square. Themed around Funding, the forum attracted many people from a variety of groups and, based on feedback from attendees, was very successful.
A report can be found below:
Voluntary & Community Forum - 14th September “Funding”
A Voluntary and Community forum was held on the 27th January at the Broadgreen Community Centre, Salisbury Street. The forum was arranged for late January to avoid clashing with the Stronger Communities Forum which took place early-mid January. The forum was a meeting of groups whose work may be threatened by the cuts, and to find ways of supporting one another going forward.
Voluntary & Community Forum - 27th Jan “Cuts - what next?
A Voluntary and Community forum was held on the 3rd May at Voluntary Action Swindon, John Street. The forum was themed around Sustainability, the forum attracted many people from a variety of groups.
Voluntary & Community Forum - 3rd May “Sustainability”
The theme of this forum was 'Empower - support and development for the voluntary sector. The forum was held in VAS's conference suite
Voluntary & Community Forum - Sept 2011 “Empower”
Voluntary Action Swindon’s next Voluntary & Community Network will be taking place on Friday 3rd February at VAS. The forum will focus on SBCs Consultation on Commissioning Community Services, with opportunities to network with colleagues in the Voluntary and Community Sector.