VAO Key Objectives
DEVELOPMENT:
Supporting the sustainable development of voluntary and community organisations in Oldham. We will:
- Identify areas of unmet need, develop solutions and create opportunities to meet those needs.
- Identify ways that cross sector involvement and inclusion will benefit the development of the voluntary and community sector (including the private sector).
REPRESENTATION:
Enable the diverse views of voluntary and community groups to be represented to statutory bodies and within decision making processes and structures. We will:
- Represent the interests of the voluntary and community sector in Oldham in an effective way.
- Support theVoluntary, Community and Faith Partnership (VCFP) as a function of VAO.
- Empowering individual members to represent the sector at a strategic level.
LIAISON:
Developing and maintaining links across the voluntary, community, faith, statutory and private sectors and promoting the ability of all sectors to network with each other. We will:
- Promote co-operation, networking and partnerships across the sectors.
- Strengthen the influence of the sector in decision making processes.
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Facilitate and support local, regional and national links where this will further the work of the sector.
SERVICES AND SUPPORT:
Providing support that will underpin the function and develop the capacity of voluntary and community groups in Oldham. We will:
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Build the capacity of voluntary and community groups in Oldham through high quality needs led services.
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Provide information and support.
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Share information and good practice across the sector.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS:
Ensure involvement and a strong voice from the voluntary and community sector. We will:
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Support and facilitate the democratic process for electing members to the Partnership and the Board of Management of VAO.
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Empower groups and individuals to represent their interests and those of their communities.
