Aims and objectives

LVSC’s vision is of a vibrant and sustainable city where people’s lives are enhanced through voluntary and community action.

London’s voluntary and community sector is at the heart of our work. To achieve our vision, on behalf of the London voluntary and community sector, we will:

1.  Be an expert and influential resource for knowledge and policy

• Be an expert resource and directory for knowledge on the sector
• Be an influential centre of policy analysis and response
• Evidence the impact of the sector on the lives of Londoners

2.  Act as an inclusive and collaborative leader

• Enable and deliver a strong strategic and independent voice
• Promote and champion voluntary and community action
• Build bridges between the sector and other partners

3.  Contribute to the development of vibrant and effective organisations

• Equip people and organisations in the sector to serve their communities
• Enable people and organisations in the sector to collaborate effectively
• Share and encourage best practice

Poverty, inequality, health and climate change will be cross-cutting themes throughout all of our work.

Strategic Plan 2010-15