VOCAL VCSE Forums

What is VOCAL

VOCAL is the Voice & Influence model of the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) in the City of Salford. 

The purpose of VOCAL is to:

• bring VCSE organisations in Salford together to ensure that their role in improving the lives of residents in the City is recognised, valued and supported by public sector partners.
• enable the VCSE sector to have a strong voice and influence decision makers through representatives with a mandate to speak on behalf of the sector on various strategic partnerships within the City.
• Develop VCSE strategic priorities and collaborative working

VOCAL Vision

The Vision of VOCAL is a city where voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises are at the heart of creating a better and fairer Salford.

VOCAL Aims:

• To improve the lives of children, young people and families
• To improve community safety and cohesion
• To create a cleaner and greener city
• To reduce poverty and inequalities
• To enable a robust, engaged and influential VCSE Sector
• To improve wellbeing, health and care

VOCAL Values and Behaviours

Structure

VOCAL is made up of the following thematic forums:

• Children, Young People & Families Forum
• Community Safety Forum
• Environmental Forum
• Inclusive Communities Forum
• Leaders Forum
• Wellbeing, Health & Social Care Forum