Connecting and Strengthening the VCSE Sector

Latest updates from the Alliance

Worcestershire VCSE Assembly 2023 – ‘a reminder of the important role VCSE organisations play in supporting the local community’s health and wellbeing’

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…

Worcestershire VCSE Assembly 2023 – View speaker presentations here

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…

Severn Trent Community Fund: core funding, apply by 10th December

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…

Have your say – Worcestershire County Council Information and Advice Strategy

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…

Community Wellbeing Roles Monthly Check-In dates announced

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…

Worcestershire VCSE Alliance – Read our 2022-23 annual report

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…

What is Social Value? View the workshop and presentation slides

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…

Welcome to Branwen Bingle – VCSE Community Research Training Lead 

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…

Alliance Project Update: Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE  

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…