About the Alliance
The East Sussex Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Alliance was granted funding in 2021 with the VCSE sector coming together with a commitment to speak as one voice.
We are committed to promoting the importance of our sector, the unique reach and experience we bring, and the vital role and potential that exists locally. We do this because, we believe it and evidence the truth of it and with the VCSE at the heart of life in East Sussex our citizens have better lives.
All members are active participants and commit to work according to the following principles:
Purpose
We have come together with a commitment to speak as one voice, to influence and promote the importance of the VCSE sector, to increase our influence and trust amongst partners.
Vision
To have created an ecosystem where services are designed, commissioned and delivered in true collaboration between the VCSE and statutory partners for the benefit of our communities and wider voluntary sector.
Mission
We will tackle inequality and injustice in society by developing our strategic relationships and working with statutory partners to empower people and communities to have control of their own lives and ensure equality of access to our services for everyone.
Alliance Membership Framework
Alliance members agreed a new membership framework in July 2023. This will provide the Alliance, its network, and external partners a mechanism to collaborate with the wider VCSE sector across East Sussex.
It will help define the commitment and capacity needed to join the Alliance and will support the Alliance to deliver on the three priorities and governance work strands.
The Alliance has been busy since being awarded three years funding by East Sussex County Council in 2021. Here are a few highlights from our journey so far.
Our Members
Find out about all the current members of the East Sussex VCSE Alliance.
Our News
Keep up to date with our latest activity including our events, latest reports and newsletters.
Our Position Papers
Find copies of Position Papers developed by the East Sussex VCSE Alliance.
Interested in joining The East Sussex VCSE Alliance
Additional organisations may join the Alliance at any time if they meet the following criteria:
- They are independently constituted community, voluntary or social enterprise organisations;
- They work to support beneficiaries and communities living across the county of East Sussex
- They are willing to be an active participant in partnership activities of the Alliance and work with the Alliance agreed principles of Collaborative working, Accountability and Generous Leadership.
For more information or to request an Alliance Application form please get in touch.