Do you have the commitment, knowledge and skills to represent the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector on community planning in Belfast?
On behalf of Belfast Community Planning Partnership (BCPP), NICVA has been appointed to undertake an independently managed nomination and selection process to secure the continued engagement and input of the VCSE sectors in the Belfast Agenda community planning process.
Community Planning is about everyone working together to develop and implement a shared vision for promoting the wellbeing of the city and delivering real improvements for local people. It is about bringing decision making closer to communities and giving local people an opportunity to have their say on issues that matter to them. The Belfast Agenda, the city’s Community Plan, outlines how partners plan to support the most vulnerable in the city while growing the economy, regenerating neighbourhoods, supporting communities and achieving our climate targets.
The VCSE Panel plays a central and constructive role in helping drive forward community planning by articulating the voice of the sector in strategic planning; supporting the development of cross-sectoral relationships and improved partnership working; and promoting ongoing and effective community engagement in community planning.
Membership of the Sectoral Advisory Panel will be drawn from organisations and groups within the VCSE sectors operating within the Belfast local government district boundary. The nomination and selection process applied to recruit Panel members will place an emphasis on achieving, as far as possible, a balanced VCSE sectoral representation across the following areas:
- Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership – 10 places (at minimum)
- Belfast Agenda Themes and Priorities – 15 places
- Section 75 and Minoritised Voices – 5 places
- Reserve List – up to 10 places.
Info Session
NICVA will host an online information session on Monday 27 January 2025 at 12 noon for VCSE organisations to outline the nomination and appointment process.
John Tully, Director of City and Organisational Strategy, BCC, will be in attendance to share key information and answer any questions about the process and the role of the VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel in the Belfast Agenda.
Register to book your place now.
Apply Now
Find out more information and apply here: https://www.nicva.org/article/belfast-agenda-nominations-open-for-the-refresh-of-the-vcse-sectoral-advisory-panel-0
To request a nomination pack please email: vcsnominations@nicva.org including “VCSE Sectoral Panel Nomination Form Request” in the subject area of your email.
Closing date: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 12 noon.
For any queries regarding the Nomination process, please contact Susan Glass by email on susan.glass@nicva.org.