Voluntary Sector Chief Officers Group (VSCOG)
It can be lonely at the top!
The Voluntary Sector Chief Officers Group (VSCOG) is a network for VCSE sector leaders in Stoke-on-Trent. Our meetings unapologetically have no formal agenda to provide a relaxed atmosphere, a fantastic opportunity to network, build relationships, and share challenges and successes with our peers.
VSCOG members have common aims, which encompass:
- promoting the role and value of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector,
- securing the local VCSE sector’s sustainability and prosperity,
- improving the quality of life for all through the VCSE sector, and
- maximising the potential of the VCSE sector.
As a member of VSCOG you can help to shape the future of the VCSE sector in Stoke-on-Trent, keep up to date with local sector news, get to know other leaders in the local sector, and help provide an effective mutual support network.
Together VSCOG can:
- Raise the profile and role of the VCSE sector in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Lobby on behalf of VCSE sector organisations.
- Advocate on behalf of your service users.
- Influence local policy.
Develop new, or expand existing, services. - Build partnerships and foster collaborative working.
- Share experiences and pool best practice.
- Encourage innovation and promote quality assurance.
- Manage competition and access new funding.
If you would like to find out more about VSCOG or become a member, please email events@vast.org.uk.
This is a hybrid meeting, taking place at the Dudson Centre (Hope Street, Hanley, ST1 5DD) and online via Zoom from 1:00pm-3:00pm
For the comfort and privacy of all participants, we will not allow the use of AI notetakers in our meetings, networks and forums, and training sessions.
We are conscious however, that there are some who use AI notetakers for accessibility purposes. If this is how you use AI notetakers, please call 01782 683030 or email events@vast.org.uk to discuss your accessibility requirements. We will always exhaust all other options before allowing AI to transcribe our meetings, networks, or training.
Learn more about our stance on AI here.