Alliance Documents

Joint Alliance response to Local Government Reorganisation Consultation

East Sussex VCSE Alliance members welcomed the opportunity to respond to a consultation concerning local government reorganisation in East Sussex and devolution, providing more detail in relation to the VCSE sector, its beneficiaries and the residents of East Sussex.  

In principle members supported the development of unitary or single authority status and the opportunity this affords to bring strategic areas such as housing and social care together and enable a proper “joined up” approach.

The East Sussex Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Alliance ‘Our journey – evolving together’

The East Sussex Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Alliance are delighted to share ‘Our journey – evolving together’; a reflection on the work that took place throughout 2025.

East Sussex VCSE Alliance State of the Sector Research Reports

The East Sussex VCSE Alliance is delighted to launch the findings of research it commissioned on the state of the VCSE sector in East Sussex. The co-funded project was led by the Alliance on behalf of voluntary sector organisations, East Sussex County Council and Sussex Community Foundation.

Research was undertaken by Colligo Labs, in partnership with Ideas Alliance. The focus was to provide an up-to-date picture of the VCSE sector’s social and economic resilience, value and impact in East Sussex.

Hints and tips for inclusive events and activities

Community activities are fantastic ways for people to come together and connect with each other and their local area. It’s important to think about inclusivity at all stages of your activity, from planning, to publicity, and evaluation.

The Alliance, along with voluntary sector partners and East Sussex County Council, have created a ‘Hints and Tips’ leaflet for inclusive events, activities and meetings. It aims to help you make sure your activity is open and welcoming to everyone, and to encourage more people to attend. For more information, see the poster here or contact asc.equalityteam@eastsussex.gov.uk

A- Z of Alliance values and activity: 2022 – 2025

This A – Z highlights Alliance values and activity that have been in play since our funding began in 2021 – we look forward to building on these in the coming years.

Autumn budget 2024: impact implications and solutions for Alliance organisations

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.

Alliance response to the consultation on Adult Social Care and Health savings proposals

Community activities are fantastic ways for people to come together and connect with each other and their local area. It’s important to think about inclusivity at all stages of your activity, from planning, to publicity, and evaluation.

The Alliance, along with voluntary sector partners and East Sussex County Council, have created a ‘Hints and Tips’ leaflet for inclusive events, activities and meetings. It aims to help you make sure your activity is open and welcoming to everyone, and to encourage more people to attend. For more information, see the poster here or contact asc.equalityteam@eastsussex.gov.uk

The East Sussex Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Alliance ‘Our Journey 12 months on’

The East Sussex VCSE Alliance are pleased to share ‘Our Journey – 12 months on’, a reflection on the work that has taken place in the last year. The document provides a reminder about the Alliance: who we are, our purpose, vision and mission.

The East Sussex Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Alliance: Our Journey So Far

Published in November 2023, In line with our annual conference, the East Sussex VCSE Alliance are pleased to share ‘Our Journey So Far’; a reflection on the work that has taken place since we formed in 2021.