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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
Regional VCS research
Regional strategy evidence base
The North West Development Agency (NWDA) is currently developing the evidence base for a single regional strategy for the North West.
In the past, the regional evidence base was developed to support a regional economic strategy. Undoubtedly, the new strategy will have a strong economic focus. It will be something about building prosperous places in the North West.
What that means has not been defined and the regional strategy will, in part, be a debate about what we and our partners understand to be truly prosperous places and how best to build such communities. Key, at this stage, is to make evidenced positive statements (VSNW submission and timetable) about us as a sector (and as parts of that sector) and as a crucial partner.
Recent research
North West Regional Evidence Base Consultation: VSNW response (VSNW: 2008)
The Economic Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector to the Economy of the North West (VSNW: 2008)
VSNW interpretation of a Government survey: Alienation from democratic processes in the North West (Data from February 2008)
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
