Our long term aim
We will work together to ensure that there is a flourishing, sustainable local VCSE sector. This enables people to live a larger life by:
- Making a real difference to quality of life for Calderdale residents and communities.
- Attracting and developing people of all ages and abilities in paid and unpaid roles.
- Working alongside those in public and private sector organisations as respected equals.
Our three priorities
- Release capacity of the VCSE sector by identifying activities or processes that can be stopped, streamlined, or improved.
- Increase accountability and transparency between all partners by being open about decision-making, use of resources, priorities and what works.
- Nurture and protect VCSE people, organisations and partnerships to ensure a strong VCSE and partnerships for future generations.
Nine actions to achieve these priorities
- Develop a local Calderdale agreement reflecting how the VCSE and public sector bodies will work together and hold each other to account for delivery of our strategic intent.
- Invest time and funds to ensure learning is shared and lived experience and co-production approaches are more highly valued.
- Reduce the time and effort involved for all grant administrators and applicants.
- Clarify and nurture the role of VCSE representatives in formal and public sector decision-making boards and forums.
- Develop a consistent and joined-up approach to volunteering in Calderdale.
- Increase representation/ inclusion of the voices of Asian, Black and ethnic minority leaders in processes, meetings and decision-making.
- Improve the effectiveness of contracts and commissions involving VCSE organisations.
- Increase clarity on how local funds are allocated and spent across the partnership.
- Simplify the support offered to local VCSE organisations and ensure clear communication and accessibility.