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Mission & Values

Voice4Change England will work towards its strategic goals through three main interventions.

1. Voice

Voice4Change England will represent and reflect the interests of BME Third Sector groups and organisations. It will seek influence through campaigning, advocacy, policy development and research.

Voice4Change England will:

  • Work proactively with decision-makers at all levels and other influencers, such as research bodies and think tanks to develop a more informed perspective on the BME Third Sector;
  • Respond to government policy consultations where these impact on the BME Third Sector;
  • Operate in a solutions-focussed manner, for example, where Voice4Change England objects to a Government proposal, it will clearly state the reasons for its position and suggest a way forward where appropriate;
  • Develop its mapping research into a robust evidence base on the role and state of the BME Third Sector;
  • Provide leadership on important and challenging issues that face the BME Third Sector, such as the sustainability of BME groups and organisations.

2. Engaging the local, regional and national BME Third Sector

Voice4Change England will develop broader and deeper links to the wider BME Third Sector to ensure that its voice is authentic.

Voice4Change England will engage the BME Third Sector through:

  • The extensive member networks of Voice4Change
    England partners and a new Voice4Change England supporter/member base;
  • Practical involvement tools such as web and email surveys;
  • Events – in particular by hosting an annual high profile gathering of the BME Third Sector as a forum for celebration, networking and innovation.

3. Supporting the BME Third Sector

Voice4Change England will strive to create a positive environment for the BME Third Sector and provide targeted support services.

Voice4Change England will complement support services already available to the BME Third Sector with targeted:

  • Advice and information services such as providing policy digests and research findings;
  • Support and development services e.g. through networking and project collaboration opportunities;
  • Troubleshooting, for instance playing a constructive role where strategic BME Third Sector groups and organisations are under threat.