Decision details

To provide an overview of Voluntary and Community Sector work/activity that is being supported and further developed by the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

To seek approval to deliver more sustainable and enhanced local services through the Voluntary and Community Sector that are operating within South and East Lincolnshire.

1)    That the important role that the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays in supporting local communities/residents in enjoying healthy fulfilling lives within South and East Lincolnshire be noted;

2)    That current progress made between the SELCP and VCS be noted.  This included the SELCP Trusted Volunteers Scheme;

3)    That the proposed South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership ‘Volunteer Charter’ be agreed;

4)    That a transition from grant giving to VCS organisations, and a move to a commissioned services model (where appropriate) that met the aims and objectives of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership be approved.

·       VCS organisations offered huge amounts to local areas, through the services they provided, the wealth they generated, and the people they connected, engaged and empowered.  At a time of rising pressures on services and tough financial constraints, it was more important than ever the councils could harness their local strengths and build successful partnerships with their local VCS).

·       Do nothing – this option would not support additional benefits that working with the VCS provided;