Involvement and Influencing
Through strategic involvement and influencing, we ensure the VCFSE sector is an equal partner in the future of Greater Manchester.
Much of our work of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group is about involving and influencing on behalf of the VCFSE sector. We do this at borough level, in Greater Manchester and nationally.
Our key objectives
- VCFSE collaboration
- VCFSE representation on Greater Manchester Boards and partnerships
- Strategic development and delivery
- VCFSE sector campaigning and influencing
Organisations involved
The Greater Manchester VCFSE Manifesto
We’ve consulted with the sector to create a 2024-2028 manifesto. It’s our vision for a better future for Greater Manchester. Please read it, share it and support it.
Read the manifesto here
News, events and opportunities
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Key contacts
This work is being led by VSNW on behalf of the Leadership Group but cuts across all working groups and accord delivery.
Anna Cooper
Warren Escadale
Liz Windsor-Welsh
John Hannen
Request VCFSE participation
For Statutory agency or other partner requesting VCFSE participation
The role of the statutory agency or other partner requesting participation.
- Use GM VCFSE Leadership Group as the first point of contact to set up VCFSE sector participation on a board/group
- Recognise the independence of GM VCFSE Leadership Group in selecting participants in whom members of the VCSE sector have trust and confidence. In certain cases, the board/ group will work alongside GM VCFSE Leadership Group to ensure that the appropriate participant is selected
- Provide the information requested in the below form (as far as possible) when making a request for VCFSE sector participation to the GM VCFSE Leadership Group
- Offer an induction for the participant and identify key documents the participant should be familiar with prior to starting to attend meetings
- Recognise the different issues associated with consulting and representing a ‘sector’ as opposed to a single agency and take these into account in terms of the expectations of the VCSE sector’s role (This may mean ensuring the participant has time to undertake consultation: the participant cannot offer guarantees or any such undertakings without consultation)
- Be clear about any requirements for confidentiality
- If possible, aim to financially support representation of VCFSE sector through offering an annual bursary
- Work with GM VCFSE Leadership Group to identify capacity building issues and way in which these can be supported
Dispute resolution
If there are concerns about anyone participating on behalf of the VCFSE sector, or if the participant has concerns about their role in the Board/Group, the situation will be dealt with informally in the first instance through discussions with the GM VCFSE Leadership Group and the group/board’s chair.
Please enter the below details if you are looking to request VCFSE participation on your board or group. We will get back to you:
