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Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
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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)

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