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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

Networks
VSNW is a membership organisation, and many of its members are also membership organisations. VSNW is therefore sometimes described as a network of networks.
VSNW develops networks around areas of common interest and works in partnership with other networks. These thematic networks aim to bring voluntary and community sector organisations together to address strategic issues affecting their area of interest or work.
Current VSNW-facilitated networks include
- Third Sector Empowerment Practitioners' Forum
- Health & Social Care Network
- Learning & Skills Network
- PROMiSE: network for third and independent sector providers of mental health services in the North West
- North West Infrastructure Partnership
We will develop a fuller listing of regional third sector networks in the North West. In the meantime, we work closely with the following networks:
- North West Environment Link (NWEL)
- VCS Engage NW (supporting third sector engagement for the benefit of Children and Young People)
- Children England NW
- The Rainbow Partnership
- 50/50 Vision: the North West Forum on Ageing

As part of our network development activity, we have produced The Care Directory:
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





