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Cooperation and Collaboration:A report on challenges facing Newham'svoluntary, community and faith sectors
NVSC Sector Meeting – 17 September 2013
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Cooperation and CollaborationKey values of the not-for-profit sector
People are more willing to collaborateon issues they are passionate about
Cooperation is not just about fundingbut about building trust and respect
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Cooperation and CollaborationWorking together gives us a stronger voice
There are many voices, not oneThe prospect of future council funding
for a not-for-profit umbrella bodyin Newham is remote
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Cooperation and CollaborationExperience of collaboration within networks is
overwhelmingly positive
74% said their experience was 'positive' or 'very positive'
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Cooperation and CollaborationCollaborating not just about joint funding bids
● a strong focus on addressing specific needs of local people
● involving groups with a shared interest in tackling these needs
● networks that encourage greater sharing of information
● people within these networks who are able to make decisions
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Cooperation and CollaborationThe obstacles to closer cooperation and greater
collaboration are complex
● a lack of sector-led collaborative networks or
● a lack of knowledge of their existence
● increasing pressures on time
●less flexibility about the timings of meetings
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Cooperation and CollaborationLocal groups want well organised
'learning networks' that also provide a voice
● networks or forums with a clear work programme
● networks or forums with a named point of contact
● a shared voice in a network's area of interest
● opportunities to learn from other groups
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Cooperation and CollaborationThere is scope for the development of new
collaborative networks in Newham
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RecommendationsLocal infrastructure organisations, including
NVSC, should make the case for closer cooperation and greater collaboration.
We should persuade local groups that participating in a network or forum is a good
investment of time and energy.
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RecommendationsNVSC is best placed to become the facilitator for
local cooperation and collaboration within Newham’s not-for-profit sector
– effectively the ‘network of networks’
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RecommendationsNVSC could also develop a role as
‘think-tank’ for Newham’snot-for-profit sector
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RecommendationsNVSC should champion - and local
infrastructure organisations should support –the 'Charter for Effective Networks in Newham'
set out in the report.
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RecommendationsNVSC should examine in more depth
the survey data indicating scope for the development of new collaborative
networks in Newham
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RecommendationsNVSC should consult its members on what
'membership' of the organisation means in the current climate
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RecommendationsIf NVSC did not exist, local infrastructure
organisations would need to invent it
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QuestionsWill closer cooperation and greater
collaboration work in Newham?
Does the not-for -profit sector need a borough-level organisation to coordinate this?
Are networks of shared interests the best wayto strengthen the 'voice' of the sector?
Would you still become a member of NVSC?
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