Worcestershire VCSE Alliance
Working together to help make Worcestershire a better and healthier place to live and work
Our aim
To promote a strong and visible VCSE sector working collaboratively to deliver excellent services that are aligned to need
The VCSE sector is a key strategic partner in the development of the Integrated Care System (ICS).
Together we are making an important contribution in shaping services to tackle health inequalities in Worcestershire
Latest News
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Wireless Innovation Grant
Businesses and organisations within the River Severn Catchment that have been operating for more than a year in the three core sectors of water management, agriculture and the public sector (including Voluntary or Community Sector Enterprise (VCSE)) are invited to apply for up to £5,000 of grant funding to assist them to purchase and install…
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Introduction to our Independent Chair
I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Independent Chair of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance, a role to lead and champion this vital work within the VCSE sector and as part of the Integrated Care System. I came into this role personally because I believe in the VCSE Alliance vision and approach, which is…
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Worcestershire Core20PLUS Community Connectors Programme: Expression of interest pack
The Worcestershire VCSE Alliance are asking for Expressions of Interest from organisations working in Redditch and/or Worcester City and/or Wyre Forest and who have experience of working with women from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities. This programme is particularly focused on helping to reduce Cardiovascular Disease/Hypertension and increase the uptake in cancer screening. Expressions of interest…
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Survey Launch: Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE Sector in Worcestershire
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the VCSE Alliance’s Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE Sector in Worcestershire survey. This is a vital piece of work for the VCSE Sector, funded by Worcestershire County Council. It will lead to the creation of a wealth of information about the 2,717 organisations that make up the Worcestershire VCSE and importantly…
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New Independent Chair welcomes VCSE organisations to the first Alliance Forum Meeting
At the first Forum meeting we showcased : If you were an organisation that took part – thanks for joining us. We hope that you feel inspired by the Alliance vision and wish to join us as a Forum Member! You can view the presentation slides here : The next Forum meeting will be held…
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Welcome to Amanda Kilroy – newly appointed Worcestershire VCSE Alliance Independent Chair
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new independent Chair – Amanda Kilroy. The Alliance Chair leads the Alliance Board’s strategic work to build effective partnership working between the VCSE sector and public sector partners within the Integrated Care System (ICS). ‘’The VCSE Alliance has impressed me with its strong and bold start. …
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A new phase for Worcestershire VCSE Alliance – the latest on the Alliance Chair, Board and Forum
The Alliance was set up in July 2022 to support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to become partners within the Integrated Care System (ICS) to help the improve health and wellbeing of people in Worcestershire and reduce inequalities. VCSE organisations play a critical role within local health and care systems both as service providers, in engaging…
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REACH Worcestershire – widening community engagement in research – let’s keep the conversations going!
Early this year we launched REACH (Research Engagement and Community Health) Worcestershire, an exciting new project that aims ‘to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and address health inequalities through cohesive, targeted and research-informed support for communities in Worcestershire’. A key part of this project focusses on increasing participation in community health research by diverse and…
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Be part of the first Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Forum meeting on 22nd May! Register now!
Are you part of a Voluntary organisation, Community group or Social Enterprise in Worcestershire? Are you working towards helping residents in Worcestershire to be happier and healthier? Would you welcome the opportunity to share anecdotal information about the people you work with and talk about how together we can improve services? Join us and learn…
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Phase 1 findings now available to read – Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE in Worcestershire
Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE in Worcestershire is a research project lead by Worcestershire VCSE Alliance and funded by Worcestershire County Council. The aim of this research is to build an evidence-based understanding of the key strengths of the sector, alongside robust evidence of impact. The research outputs will focus on providing an evidence base to…