The role and purpose of the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel (CVSP) is to;
Ensure the voice of the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise Sector is represented in community planning, by;
- Participation in decision-making processes
- Strengthening the capacity of the CVSE Sector around the key issues of inequality and disadvantage
- Promoting and sharing good practice from within the CVSE
Promote ongoing Community Engagement, by;
- Promoting the active participation of underrepresented groups
- Advocating to ensure the voices of those who are seldom heard, are sought and considered
Support the development of Cross-sectoral Relationships and improved Partnership working, by;
- Facilitating effective communications and information sharing between CVSE sector and with other sectors
- Encouraging collaboration between CVSE networks with CP partners and other sectors around agreed community planning actions.
