Objectives and Activities
Objectives of NCVS
The objectives of NCVS as set out in the memorandum of association are
a) Promote
any charitable purpose principally, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the community in Nottingham
and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress
and sickness.
b) Promote
and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end bring together in Council
representatives of the statutory authorities and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of the
above purposes.
NCVS operates using a 3 year plan and the plan in operation during 2006/07 was that covering the period from
1 April 2006 to 31 March 2009.
Our Strategic Aims are
- To enable groups in our diverse, sustainable and successful community and voluntary sector to further
their aims
- To enable individuals to be involved in their community and to benefit as a result
- To enable the community and voluntary sector to have an effective involvement and a strong voice in
strategic partnerships and planning processes.
Our plan is supported by service plans for each area of work with an outcomes focus to enable us to measure
the impact of our work. Equality targets have been identified.
The results of our work with groups will show in:
Improved management and governance systems,
Increased knowledge and skills in the workforce - both paid and unpaid,
Improved financial sustainability,
Improved communication with one another,
Increased collaborative working,
Increased awareness of voluntary and community sector by the general public
and other sectors.
The results of our work with individuals will show in:
More people entering into volunteering, learning or employment,
Increased confidence and self esteem,
Increased knowledge of services and support available,
More people feeling involved in their community,
Increased skills and knowledge.
The results of our work on policy and partnerships will show in
Increased sector involvement in consultation and engagement processes,
Improved mechanisms to participate in strategic planning and consultation processes,
Increased contribution to the delivery of partnership agendas,
Increased effectiveness of voluntary sector representation on all relevant partnerships,
Improved operating environment for groups, so the sector can flourish.