1. Worcestershire Voices
An Overview
Michael Hunter
Chairman

2. What is Worcestershire Voices?
Supports an independent and influential Voluntary and Community Sector
Across all parts of the sector –
Health, Young People, Sport, Environment, Faith, ...
Large and small organisations and clubs
Registered Charities and Community Groups
Builds stronger ‘strategic’ relationships
Does not replace present arrangements

3. What will Worcestershire Voices do?
Promote the development of an independent and influential, collective voice for the VCS
Develop strong and effective links with the VCS, public and private sectors
Raise the profile of the role and capabilities of VCS organisations in Worcestershire
Identify and respond to the key issues affecting the VCS
Act as a clear route through which the public and private sector can engage in open and constructive dialogue with the VCS
Provide strategic leadership for the VCS

4. Principles and Values of Worcestershire Voices
Openness & Transparency
Inclusivity
Sustainability
Accountability
Independence

5. Parts of the Worcestershire Voices model - 1
Web Portal (under development)
Up-to-date information relating to the sector
Overview of the strategic networks in the county
Information about the board and its work
Opportunity to sign up to receive information relating to your area of interest

6. Parts of the Worcestershire Voices model - 2
Virtual Voices Panel (Under development)
Web-based so members don’t need to travel
Sector-wide method of engagement – large and small groups can join
Provide intelligence / data to support the sector’s ‘influencing’ work
Act as a touchstone for the board and other ‘voices’
Split into ‘themes’ – Health and Well-Being, Sport, Environment, etc
First ‘pilot’ is around Health and Well-Being with around 60 – 100 members
Members will be expected to be involved in discussions

7. Parts of the Worcestershire Voices model - 3
Worcestershire Voices Board
Supporting an independent and influential Sector
Engaging with Strategic Partners
Listening to the sector as a whole
Initial work includes:
Developing relationships between VCS and the three CCGs
Research about Volunteering in Worcestershire
Reviewing and re-launching the Worcestershire Compact
Developing the Virtual Voices Panel
Developing the Web Portal
Discussion at senior level with the local authority around commissioning processes

8. Worcestershire Voices are part of Worcestershire Partnership
Chief Executives Panel
Leaders Board
District LSPs
Partnership Executive Group
Shenstone Group
Health & WellBeing Board
Safer Communities Board
LEP
Worcestershire Ambassadors
Worcestershire Voices
Worcestershire Community Foundation
Environment Group
Place Shaping Group