The Landscape of the Voluntary and Community Sector Kathy Shaw (OCVA)
Challenges Need for a culture change Timescales and capacity Fit for purpose Competition versus collaboration Measuring Impact
Opportunities Access to new resources and opportunities Collaboration and skill sharing Recognition of our contribution Shaping public services Creativity
What do we need to do? Ask ourselves difficult questions Visiting organisation aims/structures Willingness to work together across sector boundaries Forming effective partnerships that allow movement
Current initiatives Children and Young Peoples Forum Volunteering Strategy Police and Crime Commission LEP work
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