The VCS Assembly is a service, a network and a mechanism for everyone in Dorset’s Voluntary and Community Sector (i.e. everyone) to be able participate in debate, discussion and action about issues that matter in Dorset. It is designed to be supported by an Engagement Group and managed and overseen by a Governance Board to ensure it meets that aims that the VCS have set for the Assembly. It allows greater representation of issues that are experienced by the VCS, creates stronger connections within the VCS, and facilitates better networking and collaboration with partners from other sectors in the community; e.g. local authority and healthcare.
The Assembly is the official Partner for the VCS within Dorset’s Integrated Care System (ICS), and has a mandate and duty to represent and engage with other ICS Partners at all levels.
The Assembly are also a partner of the Dorset Innovation Hub, providing connection to the voluntary and community sector ensuring that appropriate voices are represented in the work of the Dorset Innovation Hub.
Further information is available here.
