The VCS shares the same overall objectives as public sector organisations: working to best serve and support local people and the communities of Shropshire.
The VCS Assembly Board and Forums of Interest are able to coordinate communication and consultation mechanisms where evidence is required to support local decision making.
VCS bodies are often able to provide:
Information concerning local action, projects and services
Knowledge of community groups and demographics
An understanding of neighbourhood characteristics
Awareness of community issues and concerns
VCS involvement in partnership working to tackle common issues can help to generate more holistic solutions to local problems and avoid duplication.
VCS bodies are often able to demonstrate greater flexibility and speed of response in the design of new local services or initiatives.
The VCS has experience of working to address the most deep rooted problems often experienced by people whose circumstances make them most vulnerable.
The VCS is well placed to attract additional resources to an area building on knowledge and experience of external funding, local and national networks and using volunteers.
