Issued on Friday 5th September 2008

Voice4Change England wants Subscribers to boost its advocacy for the BME Third Sector

Voice4Change England (V4CE) has today [5th September] launched a Subscribers scheme that individuals and organisations can join to strengthen its role in building a thriving BME Third Sector.

In its first year of operation V4CE established itself as an informed and effective advocate for the BME Third Sector. It has worked hard and made good progress in getting the key issues facing the sector on the radar of policy-makers. Now, it is opening its doors to others who want to support, enhance and strengthen its voice on speaking about the issues and concerns of the BME Third Sector.

‘The Subscriber scheme is open to individuals and organisations to join whether BME or non-BME. The emphasis is on sharing an interest and supporting V4CE’s aim to build a thriving BME Third Sector to get better outcomes for all in our diverse community,’ says Voice4Change England Director Vandna Gohil.

The scheme allow individuals, institutions, networks, forums, alliances, partnerships, social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations, registered charities and statutory bodies to join as Subscribers and strengthen V4CE’s role as a policy advocate for the BME Third Sector.

Subscriber benefits include: participation in Voice4Change England’s policy responses to government consultations, discounts on services such as events and publications; plus regular news, updates and signposting to opportunities throughout the Third Sector.

Subscription is available at Full, Associate or Friend types. There is a free introductory offer and details are available from www.voice4change-england.co.uk where there is an online application form to complete.

Vandna Gohil added, “I would encourage anybody and everybody passionate about achieving a better deal for the BME Third Sector and the vital work it does in supporting communities who are often marginalised and discriminated against to become a Subscriber.”

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Further details from Martin Ball, V4CE Head of Campaigns, on 020-7843 6131.