What is the Voluntary Community and Sector Enterprise?

Course Information

The voluntary, community and social enterprise (or VCSE) sector plays a key role in supporting communities and delivering health and care services and support. This session aims to provide research, health and other potential partners with an overview of what the VCSE sector is and the types of organisations within it, ways to connect with the sector, and awareness of the current VCSE landscape locally and nationally, including how the sector is organised, governed and funded. The session will also cover some key guidance and publications to guide partnership working with VCSE organisations and provide space for learners to reflect on opportunities to connect and work with VCSE partners going forwards.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand what the VCSE sector is and types of organisation within it
  • Increased knowledge about how you can connect with the VCSE sector
  • Be aware of the current VCSE landscape locally and nationally, and how the sector is organised, governed and funded
  • Awareness of some key guidance and publications on working in partnership with the VCSE sector
  • Reflect on your current connections and interactions with the VCSE sector

    • Course Agenda

  • What is the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector?
  • Types of VCSE organisations
  • Importance of place
  • How VCSE organisations are supported
  • Workforce
  • Governance
  • Funding
  • Statutory Guidance

    • Course Dates

    Course Start Date:  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:00 AM

    Course End Date :  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 PM

    Enrolment Dates

    Enrolment Start Date:  Wednesday, February 11, 2026 8:00 AM

    Enrolment End Date :  Monday, June 1, 2026 5:00 PM

    Course Location

    Online

    Course Tutor/s

    Fran Morland

    Course Delivery Type

    Online - Live Virtual course icon

    Course Fees

    This is a free course.