VCSE Alliance

East Sussex VCSE Alliance members responded to the second consultation concerning local government reorganisation in East Sussex.The Government is consulting on a modified version of the “One East Sussex” unitary proposal, which suggests transferring parts of the Lewes District (Peacehaven, Telscombe, East Saltdean, and Falmer parish) into an expanded Brighton and Hove. Members strongly oppose

Commissioning plays a crucial role in shaping the services, support and opportunities available to people and communities. Yet too often it takes place in challenging conditions defined by financial pressure, organisational complexity and a legacy of transactional relationships. Even where there is strong intent, these realities can make genuine collaboration difficult to achieve. Co-created and

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

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

Member organisations across East Sussex have signed up to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter – a shared commitment to becoming even more inclusive, fair and accessible to everyone we work with and support. The Charter sets out a clear goal: to embed EDI best practice through agreed minimum standards in governance, HR, and

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

East Sussex Community Voice are delighted to confirm it will be hosting the East Sussex Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Alliance for a further three years from 1 April 2025. The Alliance is made up of 25 of the county’s organisations and follow the principles of collaboration, accountability and generous leadership. To find out

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