The Voluntary & Community Sector plays an important part in the work of each Board and the LSP itself. Our Sector provides a unique perspective on the needs of citizens and communities reflecting our work in the city with both individuals and groups. We bring this perspective to the table along with those of our statutory partners (e.g. the Local Authority, NHS, armed forces, police) and business partners (local commerce).

VCS representatives are chiefly elected from the Community Network which is hosted and managed by Community First for Portsmouth but independent of it. Some CVS representatives are nominated or co-opted onto the Boards for their specific areas of expertise.

For more information on the background and purpose to Local Strategic Partnerships, go to:
http://ncvo.nvisage.uk.com/policy/index.asp?id=1416

For general information on Local Partnerships and why it is important for Voluntary & Community Organisations (VCOs) to engage with them, go to:
http://ncvo.nvisage.uk.com/policy/index.asp?id=3794

And for information on Portsmouth’s LSP and its associated documents, go to:
http://www,portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/5245.html