Latest updates from the Alliance

On 25th October we held the first Worcestershire VCSE Assembly welcoming 100 ​people on the day. 71% ​of the delegates represented Worcestershire VCSE organisations​, 27% ​were from statutory organisations​ and 2% were independent​.  Since it was founded in July 2022, the Alliance has made great strides in its first phase. As we embark on…

This role will support three VCSE Alliance research and engagement projects, each of which aims to maximise opportunities for organisations and people to participate in health and social care research through collaboration and partnership working. The overall aim of all three projects is to better understand the needs of communities,…

Alex Boys, Deputy CEO NAVCA A national perspective on the vital part played by VCSE Alliances in Integrated Care Systems Download Esther Passingham, VCSE Strategic Lead Worcestershire VCSE Alliance, the journey so far… Download Peter Rose, Tiller Research Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE Sector – Alliance Research Project:Phase 1 intelligence…

A message from the the Severn Trent Community Fund Team We’re refocussing for core funding applications You may remember that this time last year we launched a dedicated funding stream, offering support with core costs,to help charities and groups in our region. We know things are still incredibly tough, so…

Worcestershire County Council has been developing an Information and Advice Strategy in relation to our Care Act requirements over the last few months. WCC has written a draft document that it would like stakeholders to consider and give feedback on. WCC used the information gathered through surveys and stakeholder engagement…

Do you work in a role that supports the wellbeing of people in their communities? Do you spend the majority of your time in the community, working face to face with people? You might be a Community Builder, Community Catalyst, Community Connector, Community Mental Health Link Worker, Health and Wellbeing…

A message from Pete Sugg, Alliance Chair : We are delighted to present the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance’s first annual report, which provides a glimpse into our highlights from the first year.  As a collaboration of VCSE leaders, the VCSE Alliance is increasingly becoming the go-to organisation for public sector partners…

Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC), on behalf of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance (funded by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust), have been carrying out research looking at the services and support available from VCSE organisations for people living with a mental health condition or are at risk of poor…

On Wednesday 22nd November, Worcestershire VCSE Alliance hosted a learning event introducing participants to Social Value as a tool to understand and demonstrate organisational impact. The session was led by Gemma Finnegan, Intelligence, Impact & Evaluation Lead for 2 Cornish charities – Cornwall Rural Community Charity and Cornwall Voluntary Sector…

We are pleased to welcome Branwen Bingle to the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance team in the new role of VCSE Community Research Training Lead.  Branwen is a qualified teacher with a PhD, an MA Ed in Applied Linguistics and over 20 years’ experience of partnership development, social science research and course development and…

The Worcestershire VCSE Alliance is undertaking a major research and evaluation project “Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE”, funded by Worcestershire County Council.  The first phase of this project is an intelligence gathering and scoping exercise, and is being led by Peter Rose from Tiller Research Ltd.  This first phase is…

Esther Passingham, VCSE Strategic Lead for Worcestershire joined Worcestershire Acute Trust, Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, Social Care, Public Health and the ICB in presenting an overview of System work at the General Practice Worcestershire – All Practice Event on 9th November.   This was an opportunity for Worcestershire VCSE Alliance…