Networks and Forums
THE Voluntary Sector Forum - Brings together key decision makers in the city, from statutory partners, voluntary organisations and community groups. To find out more please email Kath Cawdell or call 01332 346266.
The Voluntary and Community Sector Providers' Network - An opportunity to discuss ongoing and up-coming issues around grants and contracts from Derby City Council and NHS Derby city. To find out more please contact Kath Cawdell or call 01332 346266.
The Volunteer Co-ordinators Forumbrings together volunteer involving organisations across all sectors in Derby city to: promote and celebrate volunteering and voluntary action; share models of good practice and policy; remove barriers to volunteering: and promote diversity. To find out more contact Simon Hancox or call 01332 346266.
Arts - The Derby Arts Forum advocate of the arts, encourages collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing; it is also the strategic lead for the arts in Derby. To find out more please click here.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic - The Minority Communities Diversity Forum (MCDF) has members from community groups and organisations representing black and minority ethnic people; they meet to discuss current issues. To find out more please click here.
Children and Young People - The Children and Young People's Network is voluntary sector led and is the key group representing the voluntary sector for Children and Young People's Services. Anyone working in the voluntary sector with children and young people in Derby is welcome to join. To find out more go to www.cypn.co.uk
Compact - The Compact Forum offers the opportunity for statutory partners, voluntary organisations and community groups to come together to consider specefic issues relating to the relationship between them. For any Compact queries please contact Matthew Allbones or call 01332 346266
Disability - Disabled People's Diversity Forum used to be called the Disabled People's Advisory Committee. It is made up of members from organisations of, and for, disabled people. If you would like to join the forum or would like more information please contact Pam Thompson at Derby City Council, on 01332 258423 or go to www.derby.gov.uk.
Faith - The Forum of Faiths for Derby identifies how the views and experience of the broad range of faith groups in the city can be drawn together and take part in wider public life. To find out more please go to: www.ffderby.org.uk
Gender and Sexuality - The LGB&T Network is for Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender groups, organisations and social enterprises to meet up and discuss the issues most affecting the community. To find out more please contact Derbyshire Friend or call 01332 207704.
The Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Forum which used to be called the Women's Advisory Committee, is made up of members from organisations representing women, men and transgendered people. If you would like to join the forum or would like more information please contact Pam Thompson at Derby City Council, on 01332 258423 or www.derby.gov.uk.
Health - Health and Social Care issues can be discussed at THE Voluntary Sector Forum in fringe meetings which take place after the main meeting. To find out more please contact Matthew Allbones or call 01332 346266.
Mental Health - Southern Derbyshire Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum discusses matters of common interest and aims to inform and influence strategic planning in mental health. Membership of the Forum is open to any voluntary organisation operating in the area that provides services for people experiencing, or recovering from, mental health problems. For more information about the network click here.
Neighbourhoods - Neighbourhood Forums are open public meetings for all local residents, community organisations and businesses. The forum is your opportunity to find out what's happening in your neighbourhood. You'll have the chance to talk to your local councillors, police, housing and community safety agencies. To find out more please click here.
Older People - The Older People's Cluster is open to all voluntary and community organisations in Derby that are made up of older people or have an interest in older people. The Cluster exists to strengthen the voice and influence of older people's voluntary and community organisations. To find out more please contact Kath Cawdell, or call 01332 346266.
State of the City Forum -The forum is a strategic informal sounding board to influence strategy and activity over the next five to ten years. To find out more please contact Derby City and Neighbourhoods partnerships.
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