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The Compact was designed as a set of principles to facilitate collaborative, supportive partnership working in East Sussex between and within the VCSE and public sectors. It was revised in 2020, but its promotion and implementation were delayed by the pandemic. Partnership Plus members, including ESCC officers and East Sussex VCSE Alliance members agreed to

Kim Richards, CEO of Rother Voluntary Action introduced the East Sussex VCSE Alliance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter at the RVA summer event: Working Towards Inclusivity on 24 June. This Alliance-wide Charter reflects the commitment of 26 Alliance organisations to improve access, inclusion and fairness for their Boards, trustees, volunteers, staff and service users. Participants

Wealden Volunteering – Matching volunteers with the perfect opportunities Judith Austin, CEO of Wealden Volunteering says: We are pleased to join the East Sussex VCSE Alliance community and would like to take this opportunity to introduce Wealden Volunteering. Based in Uckfield, our organisation is dedicated to connecting individuals with meaningful volunteering opportunities across the Wealden

National surveys have shown that half of adults in Great Britain report feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often, or always. But while loneliness may be a natural emotion, that doesn’t make it any less upsetting or painful. Loneliness can have a significant impact on our wellbeing and, if it is prolonged, it can cause (or worsen)

The East Sussex VCSE Alliance has provided an Alliance-wide response to changes to National Insurance and National Minimum Wage elements of the budget announced in the autumn of 2024. Members undertook a survey to highlight the impact these two increases will have on their organisations, staff and service users – The financial implication is stark

The East Sussex VCSE Alliance has provided a joint response to the consultations carried out by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) on the funding gap the council is facing. We thank ESCC for the information they have provided about their financial position and the open dialogue they have maintained with the third sector throughout the