Myself and @vsnw.bsky.social colleagues have signed up to attend the #ConventionoftheNorth in Preston in Feb. Looking forward to seeing what's on the agenda, the line-up and to represent and advocate for the #VCFSE sector in the North West 💪
@vsnwescadale.bsky.social @emlounewman.bsky.social

💼 Reforms like merging JobCentre Plus & National Careers Service could transform employment support – but where’s the VCFSE voice?

Read about the sector's role in shaping change: www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2025/1/...

#EmploymentSupport #VCFSE

Great opportunity to join our team!

🚨 The English Devolution White Paper is here! Power is moving closer to communities – but what does this mean for civil society? Let’s make sure grassroots voices are heard.

Read more⬇️
www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2025/1/...

#Devolution

Why does the VCFSE sector often feel like the "silent partner" in national conversations? Despite driving real change locally, we're sidelined too often. It’s time to demand recognition! 💪

Read more in our new blog from @vsnwescadale.bsky.social 👇

✨ NHS C&M #Wirral Place’s commitment to community-led commissioning made them the perfect choice for Outstanding Commissioner - NHS at our VSNW Awards 2024. Its approach is shaping the future of children’s mental health services in Wirral.

See why they’re leading the way 👇

🎄 On the 5th day of Christmas, Labour gave to me... 6 milestones, 5 missions, & a landmark Plan for Change!

But will this festive wish list deliver real change for communities in the North West? Unwrap the details in our new blog from @lauravsnw.bsky.social ... 🎁🎅 www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2024/12...

💡 What’s the secret to empowering entire communities? Ask the Eric Wright Charitable Trust! 🏆 Winners of the Outstanding Grant Funder 2024 award at our VSNW Funding & Commissioning Awards.

Find out how they’re changing lives one grant at a time 👇
www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2024/12...

Reflecting on the past nine months since joining VSNW. Very proud to be part of the new Policy and Influencing Team—or the PIT, as @vsnwescadale.bsky.social likes to call us.
What does the next year hold? Who knows... but you can read all about the last one in our Impact Review 2024... ☕

As we may have a few new faces here, we thought we would reintroduce ourselves... 🤔 Ever heard of VSNW? We’re Voluntary Sector North West—championing the incredible work of charities, non-profits, and community groups across the North West. Here’s what we’re all about 🧵👇

Hello Bluesky! I'm part of @vsnw.bsky.social Policy and Influencing team along with my colleagues @vsnwescadale.bsky.social @emlounewman.bsky.social

As the North West regional voice for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, we're looking forward to connecting with you all!

Another beautiful wintery morning in Manchester deserves a coffee and croissant from the best 🥐☕️ wfh perk is this is on the doorstep

We have created a #NorthWest #voluntary sector starter pack! Please let us know if you would like to be added 👍 #VCFSE go.bsky.app/TEQ8mgU

We've launched a roadmap which sets out how committing to partner #VCFSE will transform #Cheshire & #Merseyside's #SocialValueEconomy. It highlights the urgent need to embed social, economic & environmental value at the heart of everything we do. The journey starts here! www.vsnw.org.uk/socialvalue

Hi everyone! We are excited to be here and look forward to connecting with the #VCFSE sector on Blue Sky 👋