Its purpose is to influence and shape the manifestos of political parties for the next general election and to build relationships, understanding and support for the VCS amongst Councillors, MPs and Prospective Parliamentary Candidates in our region. The commitments in the Manifesto will create an environment for a thriving Third Sector, which is included as an indicator in many of this region’s Local Area Agreements.
We are asking political parties to pledge to the following commitments (among others) to ensure a strong and
thriving VCS in our region: INVOLVED: VOLUNTARYORGANISATIONS, COMMUNITYGROUPSAND SERVICE-USERSAREINTEGRAL TO PLANNINGANDDECISION-MAKING
The VCS is formally included as essential partners in the design, management and delivery of programmes and partnerships
Regional strategies and programmes prioritise activity that combines economic, environmental and social development.
The government retains independent funding for VCS representation and
advocacy work
EQUAL: THEVCSREMAINSINDEPENDENT, ANDDRIVEN BY COMMUNITIES, BENEFICIARIESANDUSERS
Direct, long-term grant funding for community responses to community needs and opportunities
An induction in the VCS for public sector workers who are involved with the sector
Local Authorities to take full opportunity of the government’s asset transfer agenda
SUSTAINABLE: THEVCS IS SUPPORTED TO MODERNISEANDDEVELOP
Politicians support the ‘Create’ campaign for a Community Wage
Consistent financial support for volunteer centres
100% of Lottery funding goes to the VCS
Develop a “Community Programme” to create new jobs in the VCS for
unemployed people doing work of social benefit.
Mark
The next election’s nearly here – or it is in terms of preparing the manifestos of the main political parties!
The Regional Forum launched The Voluntary & Community Manifesto for Yorkshire and the Humber at its Annual General Meeting on 19 January 2009. Produced by the Forum following consultation with its members, it outlines how political support could decide the success or failure of voluntary and community sector organisations in the coming months.
Its purpose is to influence and shape the manifestos of political parties for the next general election and to build relationships, understanding and support for the VCS amongst Councillors, MPs and Prospective Parliamentary Candidates in our region. The commitments in the Manifesto will create an environment for a thriving Third Sector, which is included as an indicator in many of this region’s Local Area Agreements.
We are asking political parties to pledge to the following commitments (among others) to ensure a strong and
thriving VCS in our region:
INVOLVED: VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND
SERVICE-USERS ARE INTEGRAL TO PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING
The VCS is formally included as essential partners in the design, management and delivery of programmes and partnerships
Regional strategies and programmes prioritise activity that combines economic, environmental and social development.
The government retains independent funding for VCS representation and
advocacy work
EQUAL: THE VCS REMAINS INDEPENDENT, AND DRIVEN BY
COMMUNITIES, BENEFICIARIES AND USERS
Direct, long-term grant funding for community responses to community needs and opportunities
An induction in the VCS for public sector workers who are involved with the sector
Local Authorities to take full opportunity of the government’s asset transfer agenda
SUSTAINABLE: THE VCS IS SUPPORTED TO MODERNISE AND DEVELOP
Politicians support the ‘Create’ campaign for a Community Wage
Consistent financial support for volunteer centres
100% of Lottery funding goes to the VCS
Develop a “Community Programme” to create new jobs in the VCS for
unemployed people doing work of social benefit.
When do we want it? – NOW!