Representation

2 August 2009

One of VSNW's roles as the regional network is to provide a voice for the voluntary and community sector at a regional level.  One of the ways It does this is through representation, and below are some of the national and regional bodies that VSNW staff currently sit on.

Government Office North West

  • Directors Meetings (set up to engage with the voluntary and community sector)

North West Development Agency

  • Regional Economic Strategy Advisory Group 

North West Regional Assembly

  • Social, Economic & Environment Partnership
  • Review & Scrutiny Committee (on going review of North West Development Agency)

European Policy

  • North West Operational Programme Commitee  EU Programmes 2007-13
  • North West Regional European Partnership
  • Programme Monitoring Group  (EU Programmes 2000-06)
  • Programme Monitoring Regional Committee (EU Programmes 2000-06)

Workforce and Skills

  • North West Quality Improvement Partnership
  • North West Health & Social Care Sector Skills & Productivity Alliance
  • Strategic Alliance for Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development
  • National Leadership Development Forum

Health

  • North West Region Well Being Lottery Bid

Regional Voluntary Sector Networks Forum

  • The national forum for regional voluntary sector networks
17 March 2010

Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Parliament logoAs part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Latest News

11 March 2010

Job opportunity: Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group strategic engagement worker

SNAG is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to deliver a project which aims to help community and voluntary groups get more involved in decision-making on a range of sustainability issues in Manchester.

11 March 2010

Win £50,000 to improve your are

People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.

8 March 2010

Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament

Listen Value Invest logo


The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.

Events & Trainings

VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West