Devon ReForm “Making Things Happen” Louise Clark

Why Partnerships? Increase access to services Encourages consistency Works to a “whole person” approach Better communication, more responsive Shared solutions Shared resources Reducing Re-Offending Pathways

ReForm – what next? 70 VCS organisations 50% locally based, relatively small £94,000 from Tudor Trust over 4 years Co-ordinator appointed Strengthen the VCS position SPOC role Bidding as a local consortium In line with the Big Society vision

ReForm & Big Society - Opportunities Decentralisation Transparency of information Local capacity building Community empowerment Social Action Cost effective

ReForm & Big Society - Challenges Payment by Results Definitions Shared vision and aims Accountability Ensuring a strong voice Value for Money Ensuring full engagement

Devon ReForm – the benefits Part of an influential, credible network Quick and easy access to help Collaboration Communication Protection Sharing of resources Service User experience

And Finally Vital role of volunteers Members under threat Working together Focus on the important