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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk

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
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North West Operational Programme Commitee EU Programmes 2007-13
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North West Regional European Partnership
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Programme Monitoring Group (EU Programmes 2000-06)
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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
Featured Event
Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee
As 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
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.
Win £50,000 to improve your are
People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.
Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament

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





