Manifesto - Voluntary Action Forum 19/5/21 by https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg Developing a manifesto for the VCS in Camden en-us 2021-05-18 07:23:24 UTC 2025-12-14 21:44:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Give it a title if you want to info15870 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1535109094 press the + circle to post a comment like this

you can rate and comment on other comments too]]> 2021-05-18 11:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1535109094 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012331 To keep the channels of communication with the local authority open, as during lockdown communication has been much better]]> 2021-05-19 10:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012331 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012883 Council to share their data. Used by organisations for evidence, information etc]]> 2021-05-19 10:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012883 This is essential and important to collaborate to ensure the criteria is correct for the current environment https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012884 2021-05-19 10:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539012884 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539014869 Should open up debate about resourcing VCS and means e.g grants


]]> 2021-05-19 10:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539014869 Council to share funding data to allow partners to connect quickly and share best practice for funding opportunities https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539015048 2021-05-19 10:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539015048 Absolutely - an example is changing to Time To Spare - which is a big change, with a big impact, which isn't wholly positive https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539015547 2021-05-19 10:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539015547 This is a no-brainer. If the trust was set up for community benefit it should be available for community use. If the Council has a reason to not open it (if building the endowment for eg) then it would be good to know that https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539016569 2021-05-19 10:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539016569 Yes https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539017155 2021-05-19 10:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539017155 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539017373 Dialogue with NHS as they are putting pressure on sector

]]> 2021-05-19 10:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539017373 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539018280 Having a voice to help shape the VCS strategy is important to the communities we support within Camden.

]]> 2021-05-19 10:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539018280 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539018619 This is happening somewhat but in a very disjointed way and therefore expertise could be missed. It's going to be difficult though because the council are disjointed themselves around this]]> 2021-05-19 10:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539018619 Needs to start asap and be inclusive of whole sector https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539019267 2021-05-19 10:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539019267 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539019924 Work with C4 on this as they have done a lot already - and make sure those who are not in council property are also supported]]> 2021-05-19 10:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539019924 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539021425 Absolutely essential plus all new senior staff in all the VCSs]]> 2021-05-19 10:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539021425 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539022158 For VAC to take the lead on this would greatly help charities]]> 2021-05-19 10:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539022158 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539022704 and celebrate this throughout the borough so it has visibility]]> 2021-05-19 10:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539022704 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023528 As a whole be better at joining the dots between sectors and the local authorities. ]]> 2021-05-19 10:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023528 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023688 I don't know about this - which says a lot]]> 2021-05-19 10:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023688 Yes, but would this be given to Camden Giving to give out. There are concerns regarding transparency and is this fair. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023876 2021-05-19 10:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539023876 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539024123 Absolutely essential - for funding, for organisations to make strategic decisions and for partnership decisions]]> 2021-05-19 10:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539024123 key in next couple of years to find out what has happened to the sector after covid https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539024822 2021-05-19 10:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539024822 Yes! https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025163 2021-05-19 10:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025163 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025419 This needs to be part of the recommitment - not having a new terms of engagement without the comms pathways being set]]> 2021-05-19 10:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025419 This is a very good idea and would benefit both sides. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025700 2021-05-19 10:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539025700 Yes, but we need to know what the current state of quo is. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539026293 2021-05-19 10:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539026293 A must in my view. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027538 2021-05-19 10:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027538 Covid response forums meant things could happen efficiently and from knowledge perspective - needs to continue https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027801 2021-05-19 10:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027801 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027823 Really good idea to give clear guidance and training for all new staff]]> 2021-05-19 10:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539027823 What is the Council's commitment to the voluntary and community sector? Them speaking to one voice like VAC would ensure there's a level playing field. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539028429 2021-05-19 10:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539028429 Important in terms of transparency as to where public funds are going. Commissioning data would be very useful https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539030322 2021-05-19 10:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539030322 Should be asking for a VCS rent review in light of C-19 and impact on businesses. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539030933 2021-05-19 10:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539030933 Useful for the council to gain a better understanding of the needs of the VCS https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539031810 2021-05-19 10:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539031810 Transparency is key! https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539033979 2021-05-19 10:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539033979 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539035213 Small organisations can make big impact]]> 2021-05-19 10:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539035213 The Coproduction Collective at UCL would be a fantastic partner to support this work. Niccola at n.pascal@ucl.ac.uk https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539036242 2021-05-19 10:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539036242 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539037636 This is what we need making experience, secure social, economics benefits but difficult to value it due to lack of funding. Evaluation exchange is important. UCL volunteering system may able to carry out to mini evaluation exchange!]]> 2021-05-19 10:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539037636 Really essential (my perspective is as a researcher) and I would have thought UCL would be an excellent partner with this. I'd be happy to be a connector and identify some individuals. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539037808 2021-05-19 10:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539037808 Again, from a research perspective, I can imagine a piece of scoping or landscaping work to evidence whether this would make any changes to public sector workers' perspectives or behaviour about VCS. Use for leverage to then introduce training (if the scoping work shows it's a good idea!!) https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539040854 2021-05-19 10:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539040854 Yes, Evaluation Exchange and also the Community Research Initiative and social hackathons (Volunteering Service y.gulay@ucl.ac.uk) https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539044505 2021-05-19 10:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539044505 Political Sciences at UCL could be useful too. Olivia Stephenson runs some opportunities with public policy students (similar to Evaluation Exchange and the community research initiative). can connect https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539048012 2021-05-19 10:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1539048012 Comment info15870 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949155329 This is how you make a commetn]]> 2021-12-15 11:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949155329 Communications https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949167729 Strengthen relationships between communications workers in the sector and for strategic partners]]> 2021-12-15 11:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949167729 Highlighting contacts within the council that VCS can share information to directly for wider dissemination into council. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949168505 2021-12-15 11:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949168505 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949169897 Having VAC as a go-to organisation for the council when thinking about VCS in Camden for any reason at all

]]> 2021-12-15 11:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949169897 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949171731 Meetings like these Forums for council officers to attend and make connections]]> 2021-12-15 11:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949171731 https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949173298 Always involving VAC and C4 in key decision making conversations]]> 2021-12-15 11:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949173298 Central portal https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949173904 Cross portfolio portal with shared access, regularly updated

]]> 2021-12-15 11:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949173904 Strengthening the infrastructure of the VCS https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949184062 Recruitment, retention and replenishment of staff.

]]> 2021-12-15 11:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949184062 Role in facilitate relationships echodiana https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949190246 What VAC does and should do is facilitate partnerships between the larger institutions and small voluntary groups - both to help the larger groups and to unlock support and help for smaller groups - win-win ]]> 2021-12-15 11:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949190246 Remain independant!! echodiana https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949192887 Need an unpolitical standpoint and unbiased to support smaller groups who do not have strong enough 'voice']]> 2021-12-15 11:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949192887 A voice for the voluntary sector echodiana https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949194324 more than a dialogue]]> 2021-12-15 11:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949194324 Make council participation team support existing grounds-up groups echodiana https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949199923 some parachuting in of their outside groups!]]> 2021-12-15 11:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949199923 Camden VCS ability to engage effectively at ICS level is connected to the success of neighbourhood and place based developments. Good strategy, effective interventions and support to residents / improving quality of life. Strong foundations built with a well supported VCS will help to build and influence the whole system. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949300631

]]> 2021-12-15 12:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949300631 A palpable seat at the table - and acceptance that the VCS isn't just one voice or entity and may involve the 'seat' accommodating different VCS reps and expertise at different times https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949472945 2021-12-15 14:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949472945 Change commissioning or revisit grant funding. Commissioning demands of VCS should be in proportion to scale of what they are delivering. Also enable large contracts in public sector to accommodate VCS collaborators https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949480645 2021-12-15 14:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949480645 Shift from project funding, that creates unnecessary barriers, to core funding. Trust VCSE knowledge and expertise to adapt and deliver activities and opportunities for residents. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949487738 2021-12-15 14:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949487738 Include full cost recovery when funding VCSEs in agreement / compact https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949494470 2021-12-15 14:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949494470 Recognition / valuing activities and opportunities delivered for residents by VCSEs without having to always fit something to an unrealistic outcome or prove over and over again that something is beneficial https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949514341 2021-12-15 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949514341 Clarity from Neighbourhood through Place to System. Joining up strategies and knowledge. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949524440 2021-12-15 14:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949524440 Useful to understand the total investment in the VCS in the borough in relation to expectation of what it should deliver. https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949539880 2021-12-15 14:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949539880 NHS have developed a 10 year plan heavily dependent on a diverse and able voluntary sector to deliver. BUT with no dedicated resourcing identified....... https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949546637 2021-12-15 14:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/info15870/iup02p5lpx1bkcbg/wish/1949546637