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

Value	Behaviour
Everyone is Respected	We will treat each other, and our partners in a respectful manner We will respect different organisational cultures, practices, priorities and constraints We will respect and value our diversity
Everyone is Heard	We will listen to, value and respect the views and opinions of others, even if they differ from our own
Everyone is Equal	We will treat everyone with equity, irrespective of size, power, influence or diversity
Everyone is Valued	We will build on our collective strengths, assets and capacity, ensuring everyone’s contribution is valued
Everyone is Responsible	We will work in a mutually supportive way, with trust and co-operation We will take responsibility for our own actions and those of others

Structure

VOCAL is made up of the following thematic forums:

contact us

sign up

Join us

Get In Touch

Salford CVS & Volunteer Centre
Registered address
The Old Town Hall
5 Irwell Place
Salford, M30 0FN

Tel: 0161 787 7795
Email: office@salfordcvs.co.uk

About

Salford CVS is the city-wide infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; providing specialist information, advice, development support and opportunities for influence and collaboration.