Our purpose
To encourage, support and develop voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations and individuals to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live
We believe
Every individual and community has unique skills, talents, knowledge and insights that are important
Our collective skills, knowledge and lived experience uniquely equip us to do the work we do
We value
Being Supportive - providing mutual support and encouraging one another
Being Collaborative - facilitating positive change in society by working with people
Being Influential - harnessing people’s skills and building their confidence to shape and inform policy and practice