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Bolsover Conference – 2022 - Findings

Forward by Steve Morris, Head of Bolsover CVS Development

You said - we did:

The conference was extremely positive, but its purpose was to stoke the fire and provoke more action.

We have acted on our 5 key pledges with success in the first part of 2023 these include:

Disseminating funding information to the sector.
Part of grant panels to ensure funds reached the groups most in need, during winter crisis.
Co-designed VCSE organisation collaboratives have been formed to bring funding and resources into Bolsover.
Developed and piloted the online VCSE group and consortia self-assessment
Continued feedback of VCSE voice to NEDB Place Board, Bolsover Partnership, Joined up Derbyshire, Integrated Care Board, Active Partnership VCSE Alliance and Derbyshire county council.
New offices in Bolsover Market Square, giving us presence and access to groups, policy makers and residents.

We will continue to deliver for the sector and our ambition matches our drive. Current and upcoming work includes:

BCVS will be leading a bid for the SPF community grants, with our plan to ensure we maximise the funds to benefit local groups and people.

We are developing resilient and sustainable policies for the sector to ensure that you meet new funding criteria.
Building a robust consortium on community based physical health initiatives across Bolsover.
Continue our work with the Bolsover Partnership Commissioning Group and the VCSE Alliance to champion the need for learning and action to continue to inform practice keeping VCSE voice at the heart of developments.
Building a robust volunteer model with partners across the district. With an evidence base of local people wanting to volunteer, but exposure to opportunities being limited.

Actions for you:

VCSE organisations

We need for your voice & your stories. To enable us to advocate strongly for the sector we need your precious time.

We need you to tell us what’s happening on the ground.

We know time is precious, so let us support you. Contact the Bolsover team today 01246 605075 or email steve.morris@bolsovercvs.org.uk

BCVS would like to recognise all our stakeholders who made this conference possible.

Rhubarb Farm, Release financial charity, Lloyds foundation, Clown Enterprise & Bolsover Woodland Enterprise.

Bolsover District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Joined up Derbyshire, Active Partnership. VCSE Alliance.

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