Derby CVS and local voluntary and community organisations can only achieve our aims if we form strong partnerships to work with other bodies in improving the quality of life for people and communities in Derby. Our Policy and Communications team finds and delivers new and effective ways to develop the collective voice, influence and resources of local voluntary and community organisations.

Key activities are:

• Enabling the sector to have a voice and be able to influence decision making at Derby City Partnership (Derby’s Local Strategic Partnership) through Derby Community Network.
• Building on the sector’s relationship with Derby City Council by progressing work on the Derby Compact.
• Keeping local groups informed on health and social care issues and developments at the Health and Social Care Forum.
• Representing the broad interests of voluntary and community organisations on the wide range of local partnerships, often through specific consultation forums serviced by CVS.
• Letting organisations know about new policy initiatives and developments, including through Network News and this website.
• Organising effective consultations on important issues.

( If you want to know more, please contact Howard Matthew, Derby Community Network Manager, on 01332 227719 or email hmatthew@cvsderby.co.uk