About SVSN
:: What is the Somerset Voluntary Sector Network (SVSN)?
SVSN is a county-wide organisation, committed to supporting and strengthening the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Somerset 
:: Why was it set up?
In May 2002, a report was presented following substantial research that produced three key recommendations for the county:
- There was a need for a county-wide network of VCS infrastructure organisations in Somerset
- The Compact needed to be developed for Somerset
- There is a need to develop more realistic funding agreements
SVSN was set up in response to the first recommendation.
:: What are SVSNs objectives?
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To bring together voluntary organisations and community groups – to share information, experience and skills
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To provide a mechanism for the VCS in Somerset to have a strategic voice, in order to influence planning and policy development
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To provide an effective channel of communications into the VCS for the statutory and business sectors
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To strengthen, support and develop the VCS in Somerset
:: How will you and SVSN communicate?
- By developing our networking capabilities
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By delivering information bulletins to our members
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By asking you what you want
Much of our communication will be achieved through this website - please let us know if it is working for you or how it might be improved.
:: SVSN organisations
SVSN is made up of a number of Somerset infrastructure organisations - SVSN Organisations. If you feel your sector is not represented and would like your organisation to be included please contact us
