There is a clear link with the Shetland Partnership Network and the Integrated Joint Board for Shetland through which issues of importance to the sector can be raised and discussed and, crucially, third sector activity recognised and included in the Shetland’s Partnership Plan and Joint Strategic Commissioning Plan.
Shetland’s Third Sector Form provides a coordinated voice from the third sector locally to:-
- Share information and good practice
- Identify needs and learn from each other
- Consult, identify representatives to particular bodies
- Act as a filter for information to and from the sector
- Lobby, both locally and nationally, on issues affecting the sector
Terms of Reference
Role | The Third Sector Forum will be an independent group comprised of third sector representation. The objectives of the Forum are
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Remit | The Forum will meet at least 4 times per year, with further meetings called as required. VAS staff will administer meetings of the Forum. Members will be encouraged to circulate minutes within their organisations. |
Membership | A member of the VAS Team will chair the Forum. Other members will be any individual (paid staff/volunteer) who is involved with a local third sector as a committee member or staff member. The Forum will be established by third sector for third sector organisations. Observers from statutory organisations including elected members may be invited to attend when particular items on the agenda warrant their attendance. |
If you wish to become a member of the Third Sector Forum please get in touch with Wendy Hand on either 01595 743902 or [email protected]
