Our work

VCS Engage aims to make a real impact on the capacity of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to engage in the Every Child Matters: Change for children agenda.

The programme is undertaking work in a number of key areas, to help the VCS play a more active and effective role in the planning, commissioning and delivery of services for children, young people and families.

VCS Engage has carried out a wide range of baseline studies to identify and prioritise the issues, and is developing a range of creative tools and solutions to help overcome them.

Please click on the individual pages to find out more about the work being undertaken in the different areas, and how programme initiatives can support you and your organisation.

Recently added publications:

"Engaging ‘hard to reach’ groups: communicating and collaborating with the BME and faith-based VCS"  (01/09/08)

'Assessing Engagement with the Voluntary and Community Sector A mini self-evaluation tool' (01/07/08)

'Creating exceptional partnerships: working together to build on our success' (26/6/08)

'Raising the Standards – a guide to Quality Systems in the Youth Sector' (11/3/08)

'Extended schools guide: engaging the third sector in the extended schools programme' (18/2/08)