RAISE’s Future Kathy Atkinson Chief Executive

Is there a need for us? Positive endorsements in strategic review and recent annual survey Schizophrenic localism agenda Climate of “do more for less” Valuable opportunities to work across CVS / LA boundaries Disappearing networks...

What is the point of RAISE?

The vision:

Capabilities maximised Assets realised Connections made within Connections made outside Contributions sought

This involves.... Connecting organisations to unleash capacity, increase collective impact Building reciprocal relationships with decision makers Stimulating thinking and action, individually and collectively

And in practice means.... Providing information and opinion Presenting your perspective Building communities of interest Facilitating collaboration Signposting Direct support for growth Practical projects

The values we want to uphold Make the most of what already exists Focus on what really matters Be creative and take risks Learn from success and failure Be brave Work alongside Be willing to take a stand

Resourcing RAISE Like everyone else: need to generate income Member / partner fees form bedrock Bulk of income from projects Supplemented by contracts

New RAISE needs new governance New Board specification Move from electoral college to skills based appointments Ensure member/partner participation Smaller Board, bigger “ask” Transition process mapped out

What next? 2012/13 priorities: – The Day Job – Health and social care project, policy and network – Developing services for partners – Further project activity – Embedding new RAISE

We’d like to know what you think On the vision and RAISE’s role On the services and short term priorities On the proposed governance model What else / different things should RAISE be doing (and how can we resource them)?