Voluntary Sector Forum

Support, advice, information and representation The network for London Councils funded Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.

What is VSF?

· An independent network bringing together all the Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations funded by London Councils
· Hosted and co-ordinated by London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) and managed by a steering group elected from the membership

 

What does membership and engagement offer?

· A co-ordinated voice for London Councils funded organisations
· Engagement with London Councils through regular dialogue and consultation
· Timely information on London Councils policy, processes, procedures and Grants Committee discussions
· Advocacy and campaigning on your behalf
· Advice about funding and commissioning
· Relationship building with key London Councils officers and members
· Opportunities to network, share information and good practice with other London Councils funded organisations
· Promotion and awareness-raising for your organisation’s work
· A monitoring role on all key London Councils policies, processes and procedures

 

VSF membership benefits
· Dedicated web-based resources at www.lvsc.org.uk/vsf
· Regular email newsletters and bulletins
· Regular policy briefings
· Regular events and training, including the annual conference
· Support and advice from the VSF development officer at LVSC

How can you get involved?
Organisations funded by London Councils are automatic members of VSF. As a member you will receive full benefits and the opportunity to join the VSF steering group.

Non-funded organisations can keep up to date with key London Councils issues by joining the Friends of VSF distribution list email: vsf@lvsc.org.uk

 

Contact
Email: vsf@lvsc.org.uk

Website: www.lvsc.org.uk/vsf

Telephone: 020 3349 8937

Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF)
London Voluntary Service Council
4th Floor, 88 Old Street

EC1V 9HU

Company registration no: 1395546 (Cardiff)
Charity registration no: 276886

 

The work of Voluntary Sector Forum is funded by London Councils.

 

 

this page last updated December 7th 2009