Voluntary Action Rotherham is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough. Its core activities and associated projects are a keystone for local community engagement and development.

It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Management (Trustees) nominated and elected by its members.

Overall Vision

• Strong, vibrant voluntary and community action uniting and improving the lives of individuals and communities throughout Rotherham

Mission Statement

• To support and develop effective, sustainable and influential voluntary and community action which brings about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in Rotherham

Aims

Information and Influence

• To communicate relevant, high quality, timely information to the VCS
• To ensure the VCS has a co-ordinated voice to shape policy decisions and practice
• To support the VCS to network and collaborate and work in partnership
• To promote the VCS and provide strategic representation and leadership

Strengthen & Support

• To provide specialist high quality support services to meet VCS needs
• To support VCS needs for a skilled, professional workforce including volunteering
• To improve and maximise access to diversified income sources for the VCS
• To support increased efficiencies, evidence effectiveness of VCS organisations

Efficiency & Effectiveness

• To ensure we are effectively managed and governed, responsive and accountable to our diverse membership base
• To maintain our independence, achieve financial sustainability and be innovative in responding to new needs and challenges
• To demonstrate our effectiveness, value for money and be committed to continuously improving the quality of our work
• To support and encourage partnership working on behalf of the VCS so that everyone in Rotherham can fulfil their potential