1. stick to timeframe
2. publish information (in advance)
3. transparency!
4. better planning
5 key areas
6. developing infrastructure
7. Voice and representation
8. Volunteering
9. Commissioning and funding
10. Accomodation needs
voice & representation
commissioning & funding
representation on the council
modernization fund
Bow Haven grant
TACCA
changeup is not an org but a consortium
events for providers
TH officer support is available
there's an event for providers in June
Talk to Hilary Hughes
signposting in communities
facilitate communication
low-income should be a category for support
low-income should be a criterion for support
webdesigner should liase w orgs
What's the difference changeup / cvs?
Can changeup/cvs work together?
infrastructure & delivery: what's the difference?
what is the cost of the infrastructure?
how to avoid duplication between orsgs?
is changeup duplicating TH activity?
how much does CTST cost?
how can we develop dialogue?
what is "provider" vs "supplier"
what are the collaboration opportunities?
what is a "blueprint for procurement"
can staff attend trainings?
what IS the 3rd sector?
is the 3-yr funding recommissioned?
localism should be built into contracts
be creative w support
localism/localist weighting
www.competefor.com
supplier networking
it's difficult to find CU information
is CU prioritizing high profile orgs?
is changeup 'trickle-down...?'
black organisations are underfunded
There's no policy of not funding singlecommunity organizations.
single-community vs orgs that don't discriminate
language re procurement & 3rd sector language incompatible
procurement must become accessible
improving accessibility
don't move the goalposts!
complaints receive no response from council
we need more feedback from council
the strategy is still unfamiliar
collaborative capability
knowing the opportunities
identifying the criteria
TH is an ALMO
strategy for small org collab
to channel services in community
searchable by issue and place
raise the IT stakes!
sophisticated databases
3rd sector must be involved w database
we need "the dream database!"
create a property database
use a premises providers network
need a youth organisations group
contract has been delayed
CU this is an interim consortium
fora are 4 frontline orgs
we can support frontliners ad-hoc
a TRA itself doesn't qualify as an infrastructure org
we should avoid creating monopolies
frontliners:please join fora!
there's a new a health/wellbeing forum
CU money is ringfenced
we need a nuts and bolts sharing systems
the 3rd sector advisory board helps coordinate
cu has 30k to support CVS startup
changeup organisational mapping exercise.
frontline orgs can be associate members
we can avoid duplication with internal referrals
lots of contacts disappaered with COF
how do CU processes work?
what is an infrastructure org?
how are fora convened?
who do we call about CU?
can you be in multiple frontliner fora?
who is changeup?
what is changeup's org structure?
how can infrastructure & frontline collaborate?
will changeup be sustainable?
whats the legacy of Changeup?
how do we avoid duplication w. CVS?
who is changeup missing?
will there be a mission drift with CU?
how cna frontline orgs get involved?
is there a CASH and SSBA duplication?
why dont we have a list of organisations?
frontliners deserve support!
small/medium sized orgs are being squeezed
PCT isn't on on the agenda
small orgs can't participate
small orgs have to volunteer to be here
daytime meetings are hard for small orgs
we need just one forum!
video recording meetings is inhibiting for some
ownership of CVS
sector database is out of date
duplication
signposting
priorities??
how do we have the conversations?
what duty does cvs have?
can we share contact details?
can we have a aguestimate of numbers?
is coordination possible?
can you create a map of what's happening?
how to get the voluntary sector enabled?
how will CVS work with change up?
is CVS a coordinating body?
what's CVS's business plan
what does CVS do?
fair access for commisioning
we estimate there are 2000 organisations
CVS is an independent organisation
CVS is not council run
CVS has 460,000 pounds to set up
we need to communicate independence
don't take over the volunteer sector
we need support for funding
funding for small organisations
the previous CVS was weak
there was too much politics
protect against cuts
disabled community interest
internal processes described
training
bring in the PCT
direct support to grass roots
how to get money to the the community?
capacity building
stop duplication
we want a needs analysis
community accountancy self help
help with bookkeeping etc
there's lots of talent here!
you own CVS!
we need multi media communication
CVS/THCUP advertising is not effective
we need more notice
enable talent sharing
help with procurement
simple skills audit
what is the 3rd Sector Advisory Board?
what are the organisational relationships?
how much does TH 3rd sector strategy team cost?
is TH jacking the 3rd sector agenda?
are worker coops included?
is QA necessary for funding?
What is the quality mark?
Is QA exclusive?
we need to bring in more orgs
please can we fill the vacant post at Tower Hamlets
new cvs will support social enterprise.
true partnership we need transparency!
housing associations are not voluntary orgs!
CVS should clarify membership
TH is awash with money!
People are worried about QA
the language of THCUP isn't accessible!
there's a perception problem
we need training for smaller orgs
what about social enterprise?
we need more friendly meeting times
we need to simplify & communicate this better
QA mark isn't 100% necessary.
social inclusion
housing associations are like gangs!
TH: it's not your money!
leases for VS are a major issue!
short term leases are a nightmare!
need a CU law clinic
we need to get rid of the politics
matrix accreditation
QA is necessary for funding
QA is useful for partnership working
QA 4 advice orgs is extra necessary
QA is also a barrier for some
QA horses for courses