BCVS is delighted to see that EMCCA is recruiting a VCSE representative to their board.
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Andria Birch, BCVS CEO asked the interim East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) CEO and mayoral candidates how our sector would be represented when they spoke at the D2N2 LEP AGM 12 months ago during Q and As.
We are very pleased to see this latest development and delivery against the commitment to explore how best to involve our sector after the EMCCA launch.
BCVS continues to advocate for representation of our sector in all key system bodies and to keep our sector informed of developments.
Most recently Lucie Andrews, Head of Business Growth and Innovation at EMCCA, presented at our Annual Event 'Growing Together' on 29th November 2024. Growing Together Resources
Andria Birch, BCVS CEO, today said 'BCVS is very pleased to see this formal recognition of our sector in the future development of our region. The VCSE sector is both a major employer in it's own right and an essential partner in development of an effective Inclusive Growth Strategy. We look forward to working with EMCCA as it continues to develop in 2025.