Hidden Asset Report Launched

November 17th, 2009 · News  Representation

Hidden Asset 2009

The aim of Hidden Asset 2009 was to identify the immense contribution made by the third sector in multiple communities across the South East.

The report highlights the economic and social contribution of over 600 voluntary and community organisations in the South East. This research has proved a crucial asset in re-enforcing the innate and often underestimated role played by voluntary and community organisations within the South East.

View the full report 

View the Executive Summary

Network of local Authority Third Sector Officers in the South West

November 16th, 2009 · Networks  News

South West Forum was commissioned by the Stronger Communities Programme Board of the South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership to deliver a programme of work with local authority third sector officers and with members. This work was to include:

  • Establishment of a unique database of third sector officers in the region.
  • Establish a network which meets the learning and networking needs of third sector officers.
  • Investigate the needs of members regarding knowledge of the third sector.
  • Investigate the need for a dedicated on line facility for use by members of the network and other information requirements.



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Voluntary Value

November 12th, 2009 · News

Preparing for the European Social Fund in 2010 – unlocking the potential for voluntary and community delivery

Thursday 3rd December 2009, 9.30am to 2.00pm – Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton

This South West Forum event is for organisations who deliver (or would like to deliver) ESF projects in the South West Competitiveness area, whether as a provider or a sub-contractor.

The FREE event will showcase good practice and champion the role of voluntary and community organisations in adding value to ESF funded work. It will focus on the value of partnership-working between providers and sub-contractors.

Come and find out what the ESF can do for you in 2010.

Download a flyer and booking form.