The History of
Tameside
Community Union (From Strength
to
Strength)
In March 2007 we launched the network at an event called Rumble in the
Jungle. We showcased the fantastic contribution of the community,
voluntary and faith sector. Parents, children and young people all got
involved and picked our network mascot – the funky lizard.
Since then it has been all go!
Working together for Tameside’s
children
On 24 April at Hyde Town Hall, nearly forty people were consulted on
how to further integrate the voluntary, community and faith (VCF)
sector into the work of the Tameside Children and Young People’s
Strategic Partnership.
Ian Smith, Executive Director, Children’s Services and Tameside 3rd
Sector Coalition ensured participants came together from across
Tameside. They included agencies and community members who make a
difference to the lives of families, and young adults in Tameside.
The day was facilitated by Julie Dugdale from VCS Engage who’s thought
for the day was to think big. There was a celebration of great
partnership work with the VCF sector, whilst recognising the
partnership needs to understand more about the contribution made by
this vital sector.
Everyone felt that there should be clear simple planning and realistic
expectations made of the sector, and wanted young people and parents
to be involved in monitoring any future VCF sector engagement. In the
future this needs to be driven across the partnership.
What happens next?
Participants considered future priorities and their great ideas were
collated, summarised and presented to the Tameside children’s
partnership in June. This presentation was so well received that Janet
Callender and Ian Smith are taking it to the Tameside Strategic
partnership – so watch this space!
Read the document below for more information.
From Strength to
Strength – developing the integration of the community, voluntary
faith sector into the Tameside children and young people’s strategic
partnership
For more information contact:
Veronica Hyde at T3SC
Tameside Community
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