VOCAL VCSE Forums

Salford CVS works to support the voice and influence of Salford voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) in the city and beyond. We do this by facilitating VOCAL thematic forums which bring together voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises in Salford to develop strategic priorities and collaborative working in the thematic following areas:

• Children, Young People & Families Forum
• Environmental Forum
• Inclusive Communities Forum
• Leaders Forum
• Wellbeing, Health & Social Care Forum
• Skills and Work Forum

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