
Fostering Awareness and Advocacy in the VCSE Sector: Updates and Actions
Explore the latest updates on the VCSE sector's risks and opportunities, including campaigns for increased awareness and action. Discover initiatives like infographics development, film production, and advocacy efforts to secure funding and address key issues. Stay updated with upcoming training sessions and the drive to enhance community impact and collaboration in Bassetlaw.
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Andria Birch BCVS September 2024 Update: "Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been" Following risks and opportunities discussed in previous Bassetlaw Voices meetings, campaigns to further raise awareness of the impact of the VCSE sector and the rising risks of losing this have been developed. We are guided by our vision for the sector and the communities we serve.
Actions include: a. Development and circulation of infographics for Bassetlaw Nottingh... - Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service - BCVS | Facebook tagging the Mayor and EMCCA NTP Stats and Income Data (publuu.com) b. Production of films in Volunteers week and in August showcasing some of the work of the VCSE sector in Bassetlaw https://www.bcvs.org.uk/volunteer- awards-2024-photos-videos and https://www.bcvs.org.uk/wider-bassetlaw-impact c. Encouraging submission of Health and Social Care Award entries from all members and submitting on behalf of the partnership (no decisions yet)
d. Co-signing a letter to Alex Norris to request a meeting and raise the issue of Towns Fund work to date and risks to loss of momentum cc to Jo white e. Escalating through BPBP Strategic Leadership Board resulting in letter from Dave Armiger to Amanda O Sullivan - copies on https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bassetlawvoicesmeetings f. Escalation of issues and risks through Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board via Bassetlaw DC cabinet member and VCSE Alliance Chair g. Escalating risks through the NNICB VCSE Alliance meeting between BCVS CEO, VCSE Alliance Chair and NNICB Director of Communications to take place 26th September -any additional points members wish to be raised?
Funding and opportunities : a. Bassetlaw Community grants and the future of SPF b. Legal and General Funding decisions c. Volunteering for Health Funding d. Worksop Towns Fund 20m - on hold e. NHS/ICB Funding for 25/26 f. Plinth AI bid writing
Training and building capacity Q3 BCVS AGM and keynote speakers 29th November more films will be made! Teams and AI Training in October, Anti-Racism Training in November, Strategy and Partnership Development Sessions in November Plinth training in October and November Any additional needs? Bassetlaw Cost of Living Response -#WorkingTogether and what next?
Andria Birch BCVS September 2024 Update: Training and building capacity Q3 BCVS AGM and keynote speakers 29th November more films will be made! Teams and AI Training in October, Anti-Racism Training in November, Strategy and Partnership Development Sessions in November Plinth training in October and November Any additional needs?