Annual Report
2022 - 2023
We are proud to present our latest annual report, highlighting the work of the organisation, alongside our annual finances, from the period of April 2022 and March 2023.
Chair of the Board's Report
As we reflect upon the past year, the impact of Covid on the VCFSE sector is still unfolding. What remains unequivocally clear is the invaluable role our sector plays in local health and care partnerships. We've ventured beyond our traditional boundaries, connecting with new communities, building trust, and forging enduring relationships, which contribute to the cohesion and social fabric of our communities.
Amidst the perennial challenge of funding, we've confronted other hurdles. Adapting to the evolving landscape of system architecture and working dynamics, we've vigilantly identified potential community gaps and promising business opportunities. This year we have still been in the foothills of our recovery phase, post pandemic, but our experiences have created a more flexible and resilient organisation going forward.
Our enhanced collaboration with health and care partners, as well as our role in local policy and delivery planning, including social prescribing services, empowers us to address local challenges together. Our primary mission is to support our local residents, and any funding constraints directly affect our broader contributions. We aim to influence local policies, always mindful of our symbiotic relationship with statutory partners.
The past year has brought stability to our operations, and we extend our gratitude to our joint chief executives, senior management team, and all our dedicated staff and volunteers. At the board level, we recognise the need to better mirror our diverse community, which will be a focal point in the year ahead. Together, we continue to evolve and strengthen our collective impact, realising the depth of our interdependence
- Ian Handy, Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Take a look back at some of our highlights from across the years in our Annual Reports from previous years.
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