VCS Forums

CVS Rochdale facilitates Third Sector Thematic forums which co-ordinate the involvement of the sector in local decision making structures, particularly the LSP:

HEALTH & WELLBEING FORUM
This is a third sector forum for not for profit organisations involved in providing services which enable individual residents of the borough to live longer, be healthy, stay independent and stay safe. The forum enables third sector organisations providing Health & Wellbeing services to network, share ideas, resources and be involved in the decision making structures and work of the LSP Health & Wellbeing partnership.

Dates Of Future Meetings:   
Monday 12th December 2011,    2-4pm @ Partnership House, CVSR
Monday 16th January      2011,    2-4pm @ Partnership House, CVSR

Documents
Health & Wellbeing Board Bulletin - Issue2-October 2011
Influencing the new health system in a local area- A Briefing for Local Voluntary and Community Groups

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CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE FORUM
This is a third sector forum for not for profit organisations involved in working with Children and Young People. The forum enables third sector organisations to network, share ideas, resources and be involved in the decision making structures and work of the Children’s Trust.

Date Of Future Meetings: 
Tuesday 29th November     10am-12noon @ Partnership House, CVSR
 

Documents
Rochdale Borough Children's Trust Board - Children and Young People's Strategic Plan 2011-2014

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Training - Amended Nov 2011

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BME NETWORK
This is a third sector forum for not for profit organisations. Its purpose is to bring together BME Voluntary, Community & Faith Sector organisations, and members of the community to influence local policy, shape service delivery and provide a voice for and engage BME communities within the borough of Rochdale’s decision making structures.

Dates Of Future Meetings: 
Tuesday 10th January, 6pm -8.30pm @ Castlemere Community Centre 

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CEO/MANAGERS FORUM

Dates of Future Meetings:
Tuesday 25th October, 10am-12noon @ Partnership House, CVSR
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VOLUNTEERING INVOLVING ORGANISATIONS NETWORK

The purpose of this forum is To bring together volunteer-involving organisations to communicate, consult and discuss volunteering in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester and surrounding areas and to ensure that these organisations are provided with the best possible information, advice and guidance

Dates Of Future Meetings: 
Tuesday 6th December, 9.30am - 12noon @ Partnership House, CVSR