What is the Voluntary Community and Sector Enterprise?

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