Voluntary Action Rotherham

Voluntary Action Rotherham is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough. Its core activities and associated projects are a keystone for local community engagement and development.

Overall Vision

• Strong, vibrant voluntary and community action uniting and improving the lives of individuals and communities throughout Rotherham

Mission Statement

• To support and develop effective, sustainable and influential voluntary and community action which brings about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in Rotherham.

Aims 

Information and Influence

• To communicate relevant, high quality, timely information to the VCS
• To ensure the VCS has a co-ordinated voice to shape policy decisions and practice
• To support the VCS to network and collaborate and work in partnership
• To promote the VCS and provide strategic representation and leadership

Strengthen & Support

• To provide specialist high quality support services to meet VCS needs
• To support VCS needs for a skilled, professional workforce including volunteering
• To improve and maximise access to diversified income sources for the VCS
• To support increased efficiencies, evidence effectiveness of VCS organisations

Efficiency & Effectiveness

• To ensure we are effectively managed and governed, responsive and accountable to our diverse membership base
• To maintain our independence, achieve financial sustainability and be innovative in responding to new needs and challenges
• To demonstrate our effectiveness, value for money and be committed to continuously improving the quality of our work
• To support and encourage partnership working on behalf of the VCS so that everyone in Rotherham can fulfil their potential

Download our Strategic Plan 2013 - 2016 here.