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Goals

Voice4Change England emphasises clarity of purpose. This allows it to make the most effective use of its resources.

Voice4Change England focuses on generic issues that affect the ability of the BME Third Sector to thrive.

Voice4Change England’s generic remit complements its national partners which have specific expertise in health, education, economic development, regeneration, social enterprise and communities of interest.

Voice4Change England organises its priorities into four strategic goals.

1.Improving BME Third Sector influence

Enhancing access to decision-makers and influencers. For example:

  • Working with other organisations to enable the creation of a BME Third Sector All Party Parliamentary Group;
  • Establishing networks and alliances with other influencers for mutual learning and to achieve shared goals.

2.Enhancing BME Third Sector impacts

Enabling the BME Third Sector to strengthen performance, evaluate and demonstrate its achievements. This includes:

  • Assembling and disseminating data on BME Third Sector achievements;
  • Supporting appropriate regional structures that maintain and develop BME Third Sector infrastructure and front line organisations.

3.Resourcing the BME Third Sector

Securing appropriate funding, skills and inputs for the BME Third Sector. For instance by:

  • Developing funder awareness of the diversity of the BME Third Sector;
  • Securing appropriate resources to enable effective performance and reduce counter-productive competition within the BME Third Sector.

4.Shaping the BME debate

Providing BME Third Sector perspectives on issues that shape society. This includes:

  • Emphasising the role of equality alongside integration and cohesion;
  • Ensuring that the needs of organisations with a single community focus are met.
    These strategic goals are dynamic. They will evolve over time to reflect feedback from the wider BME Third Sector and developments in policy.