Through an entirely open, transparent and participatory process the sector has come together to:
We are looking forward to building closer, trust based, relationships with all of our communities and with colleagues in all sectors
This is being put into real world practice through the creation of a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This group of Trustees, elected from the VCSE open membership, will meet quarterly to support the development of the mission. It will also consider and review the activities of the various Work Strands as they are contributing to and learning about what is working and what more is needed, where the opportunities lie and where connections or gaps need to be addressed.
Health & Wellbeing which is being developed through the Hartlepool Health & Wellbeing Alliance a dynamic and diverse cross sector group which is meeting regularly with representation on several different institutional boards.
Transformation, Learning & Work is about to have its third gathering and is currently working closely with HBC & Hartlepool College of Further Education around Community Education.
Now meeting regularly with a broad mix of organisations and agencies represented it is taking an active role in the HBC Early Years Strategy implementation as well as seeing beyond the horizon o consider and address the many issues faced by children and families in the town.
Housing & Environment has made a great start, establishing a very broad target of considering housing and environment together and recognising the need to address as whole range of housing issues simultaneously if we are to bring change.
Whether you are an individual with an interest, representing a VCSE or a public or private organisation that wants to get involved we want to hear from you.