Aims to

Help groups from within The Third Sector (voluntary and community/social enterprise) to work in partnership to develop delivery of their services more effectively. Voluntary Action Luton (VAL) supports the individual organisations to recognise how they might overcome barriers through change and growth.

Through one to one working VAL helps organisations to:

• build their capacity
• address priorities
• identify their training needs
• access resources

Through networking VAL helps groups to:

• find strategic partners
• work together on project development
• organise network events
• link into forums/networks

Who are the target groups?

The work is targeted at networks, forums, community partnerships and community organisations.

How can you get involved?

If you have a forum that needs support or you would like to set up a forum for partnership working please call Jean Myrie at Voluntary Action Luton to book an appointment.

Contact details.

Samuel Agaba
Funding & Development Officer
E-mail samuel.agaba@valuton.org.uk
Tel: 01582 733 418

Jean Myrie
Infrastructure Training and Development Manager
E-mail jean.myrie@valuton.org.uk
Tel: 01582 733 418

Useful websites

Statistics

www.statistics.gov.uk/

National statistics Office

www.luton.gov.uk/internet ( observatory)

For Local statistics

Supporting Ethnic Communities

www.bmespark.org.uk

Bringing together expertise and experience in responding to the needs and concerns of black and minority ethnic communities in Supporting People.  The website helps to develop a partnership approach between local authorities and support providers.