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RAISE exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

The VCS and Health Event

Wednesday 4th February

10am – 4pm

Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ

The Regional Strategic Cross Sector Partnership (RSCP) is a group that champions and supports the Third Sector to develop a strategic and influential role with public sector partners. It also promotes the benefits, contributions and aspirations of the sector, supports the role of the Third Sector in the South East and supports the government and its agencies in developing positive policies and strategies for the sector.

Events are being held with the aim of tackling some of the key issues that the Third Sector faces. This event will focus on the current issues around health and how the Third Sector can engage with the health agenda.

There is an increasing impetus for the health sector to strengthen its connections with the Third Sector. This event will provide you with the opportunity to meet and put your questions to key decision makers and learn about current developments. The event will span a full day with lunch and refreshments provided.

You can download a booking form here.

To find out more call Colin Griffiths on 01483 885271 or email: colin@raise-networks.org.uk

This event is primarily for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) but additional places will be allocated to any other interested parties on a first come first served basis.

Big Lottery Fund Launch Big Thinking Consultation

The BIG Lottery launched its Big Thinking Consultation in London on Monday 17th November. The formal consultation is on the strategic framework and funding policies for BIG over the next three years.

From now until at least 2012, the diversion of Lottery funds to the Olympics means that there will be less new Lottery money available.

But demand is greater than ever so this is your chance to get the voice of the voluntary/community sector (VCS) heard and to influence the BIG strategy for 2009–15.

One particular question in the consultation document, which raises some concern, is question 4:

After 2012, when our 60-70% undertaking ends, should we continue to guarantee a percentage of our funding goes to the voluntary and community sector?

a) Funding should go to the organisation in the best position to deliver the project outcomes, whichever sector they are from. b) BIG should extend its undertaking to the voluntary and community sector beyond 2012.

Does this mean BIG is considering funding the public and the private sector?

If you would like to participate in a focus group and input into the RAISE response please join us on the 14th January 2009 at the YMCA, Guildford (details to be confirmed) to discuss these questions.

To see the ‘10 BIG Questions’ online, please clicking here.

To find out more please call Terry Bishop, Senior Social Policy Officer, on 01483 885264 or email: terry@raise-networks.org.uk

Our South East Regional Compact

The purpose of the 'Our South East Regional Compact' document is to enhance partnership working between South East Third Sector partners and statutory agencies and also to support Local Compacts and the National Compact. This is a consultation draft document. The partners would like to invite you to contribute your views and comments. Consultation ends 9 January.

You can download the consultation draft document here.

We Want Your Views On The South East Equalities Network (SEEN) Business Case

In August RAISE formed the Equality and Diversity Advisory Group.

This group comprises of over 20 different agencies and organisations; from both the Third Sector and from regional agencies. The Advisory Group has produced a business case for a Regional Third Sector Equality Network.

The ultimate purpose of this business case is to set out a clear proposal regarding equality, diversity and human rights in a transparent way that may lead to a significant and sustainable benefit to the Third Sector in the region.

The consultation is now open and will run until mid-December.

You can download the business case here.

You can download a LARGE PRINT version of the business case here.

Please complete a short survey by clicking here.

You can also download a Word version of the same survey, by clicking here.

To find out more call Sacha on 01483 885269 or email sacha@raise-networks.org.uk

All RAISE publications and documents can be found at the Documents section of this web site.

Join RAISE - no charge

If yours is a voluntary or community organisation in the South East Region of England and you want to have your voice heard by decision makers, RAISE membership is for you.

More details about RAISE can be found in the 'About Us' section.

Apply for RAISE membership online here.

To find out about the Regional Strategic Cross-Sector Partnership for the Third Sector in the South East visit http://www.raise-networks.org.uk/RSCP/ (link opens in a new browser window)

Social Inclusion Partnership South East (SIPSE)

Visit the SIPSE site at http://www.raise-networks.org.uk/sipse/ (link opens in a new browser window)