Voluntary Sector Assembly - Another Year: Facing the Challenge

The purpose of the next 2 Voluntary Sector Assemblies is to prepare us, the Manchester Third Sector to meet the many challenges we will face over the next year. We need to be ready.

In the first VSA, we will develop our sector’s approach to the next year through: discussing a draft voluntary sector strategy; reviewing the sector’s response to the previous round of cuts; assessing the impact of devolution; and planning how we wish to engage with local public bodies over the next year.

At the second VSA we will engage in a debate primarily with Councillors from Manchester City Council based on the discussions held at the first Voluntary Sector Assembly.

We wish Third Sector  participants to attend both dates Voluntary Sector Assemblies to ensure continuity.

Background

Voluntary Sector Strategy/Third Sector Strategy

Over the last few months, Macc, together with other Third Sector representatives and Manchester City Council and Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups have been working together to produce a draft Voluntary Sector Strategy. The aim of the strategy is to develop a practical and realistic approach to improving partnership working for the benefit of the people of Manchester.

Cuts

Manchester City Council, due to a severe reduction in Central Government financing, was required to make cuts of almost £60 million. A set of options were produced including cuts in the funding to many VCS organisations. Many VCS organisations were involved in campaigning, lobbying and consultation to influence these options.

Devolution

Central government has announced recently that it intends to devolve a range of functions to Greater Manchester including £6 billion health and social care budget.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Places are limited, so registering an interest in attending is essential.

Click the register button below to reserve your place.

For further information, contact Pauline Clark on 0161 834 9823, or email: [email protected]

Please note that when you register for this event you are signing up to both dates.

Part 1 16 April 1pm - 4.30pm at the Mechanics Institute

Part 2 25 June 1pm - 4.30pm at the Mechanics Institute