The Voluntary Sector Assembly

Norfolk and Suffolk both have a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Assembly, chaired by an external team:

Tim Garinder (Norfolk) & Kirsten Alderson (Suffolk)

  • In line with national expectations, a VCFSE Assembly model provides a formal mechanism to embed the sector in governance and strategic delivery.

  • Reflects the breadth and diversity of organisations working with communities.

  • Recognises the sector as an equal partner in the Norfolk and Suffolk health and care system, as they play a critical role in improving health and wellbeing, tackling inequalities, and supporting people to live well in their communities.

  • Representation spans neighbourhood, place and system levels, ensuring community voice is embedded in decision-making.


The Assemblies:

  • Bring together a large and diverse membership from across Norfolk and Suffolk.

  • Meet regularly to connect, collaborate and influence system priorities.

  • Enable shared learning and progress of key workstreams through a steering group.

  • Support and are key players in strategic commissioning.


If you are a Voluntary Sector Assembly member, please click into the form below to....

Norfolk and Suffolk both have a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Assembly, chaired by an external team:

Tim Garinder (Norfolk) & Kirsten Alderson (Suffolk)

  • In line with national expectations, a VCFSE Assembly model provides a formal mechanism to embed the sector in governance and strategic delivery.

  • Reflects the breadth and diversity of organisations working with communities.

  • Recognises the sector as an equal partner in the Norfolk and Suffolk health and care system, as they play a critical role in improving health and wellbeing, tackling inequalities, and supporting people to live well in their communities.

  • Representation spans neighbourhood, place and system levels, ensuring community voice is embedded in decision-making.


The Assemblies:

  • Bring together a large and diverse membership from across Norfolk and Suffolk.

  • Meet regularly to connect, collaborate and influence system priorities.

  • Enable shared learning and progress of key workstreams through a steering group.

  • Support and are key players in strategic commissioning.


If you are a Voluntary Sector Assembly member, please click into the form below to....

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