Community Engagement Project
The Community Engagement Project represents the aims and aspirations of all local groups who are working for the good of the community in the local area.
Community Partnerships / Forums
Wansbeck Centre for Voluntary Service is the host organisation for local Community Partnerships / Forums developed out of the new local authority reorganisation in April 2009. The main areas the project covers includes
- Working with local communities to encourage and support involvement with the new Community Forums
- Providing support to the County Council Locality Officer on Forum events and activities.
- Providing administrative support for the Forums in East Bedlington, West Bedlington, Choppington and Newbiggin by the Sea
For more information about Community Forums please click on this link www.nsp.org.uk/communityforums
Community Development
The project provides support for new and established voluntary and community groups and organisations. Support through information and advice, training and learning opportunities and networking is available.
Community Network
The Community Sector Network has a membership of over 100 voluntary & community sector organisations and through the network team provide:
- Advice and support to members on community participation and regeneration issues
- Practical help with development plans and capacity building
- Themed based presentations and knowledge sharing sessions
- Skills and learning opportunities
Through bringing together a range of organisations from large 'professional' voluntary agencies to the smallest community or residents group, the Network gives its members the opportunity to meet with other individuals from similar voluntary and community groups to share experiences and solve common problems.
We are also responsible for getting information about out to all sections of the community and for providing ways in which people most affected by service delivery can get realistically involved in discussing and planning how services should be improved or changed in their area.
If you want to play an active role in the development of the voluntary sector, or if you wish to meet other people form similar organisations to share experiences, the Community Sector Network is for you.
Membership of the Network is free of charge and is open to all voluntary and community groups in South East Northumberland.
The Community Engagement Project is funded by the Working Neighbourhoods Fund.
