What is the VCFSE Assembly?
Facilitated by Spark Somerset, the Somerset VCFSE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) Assembly aims to strengthen the voice and influence of the sector. It enables VCFSE groups to have a say on the issues that affect the health and wellbeing of the people and communities they support. Developed by and for the sector, the Assembly provides a space where challenges can be shared and solutions found. It is mainly for the VCFSE sector, but sometimes public sector colleagues may be invited to join and listen.
Who is it for?
The Assembly is open to all VCSFE organisations in Somerset, regardless of their size and interests, and meets regularly to discuss the key challenges and opportunities affecting the sector and explore opportunities to work together.
We also appreciate the contribution of our public sector colleagues, who are welcome by invitation only and keen to hear our views and work with us to address the issues that matter to our communities.
Future meeting dates:
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“Some really great themes and shared issues and a healthy appetite to be a part of something that could make a difference.”
Nigel Bell, Ark at Egwood CIC
The last event took place on Monday 19 July and covered the new Engagement Framework and Memorandum of Understanding between the VCFSE and public sectors, the Reflect, Recover, Renew project and Somerset Council's Local Community Networks. You can watch a recording below.
The Somerset VCFSE Assembly is part of a formal engagement framework that is being developed in collaboration with NHS Somerset, Somerset Council, and the Somerset Group of Charities, and is an important part of our work to engage with the statutory sector. Read more here.