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About Us
The regional voice for voluntary and community organisationsSouth West Forum was established in 1999 to ensure that voluntary and community organisations have a strong and effective champion at regional level.
The Forum's key role is to be an active and dynamic influence in the region ensuring that the voluntary and community sectors are genuinely engaged in developing and influencing policy.
Working closely with regional bodies, including the Regional Assembly, South West Regional Development Agency and Government Office South West, the Forum seeks to raise understanding of the importance of the voluntary and community sector to the social and economic life of the region.
The Forum is giving a high priority to developing strong communication and feedback links between its members and representatives on regional bodies.
The Forum has a particular interest in tackling disadvantage and promoting social inclusion and sustainability.
South West Forum is:
- A regional Champion for voluntary and community groups
- An advocate for social change
- A network for sharing information, promoting good practice and encouraging partnership.
Membership
We have three categories of membership, with a focus on Network members which themselves support many more organisations locally. We currently have around 200 members - you can link to a list of their websites by clicking here.
You can find out more about membership and apply to join online by visiting our membership pages
A registered charity and company
South West Forum is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
We are funded by: The Office of the Third Sector, South West Regional Development Agency and Big Lottery Fund.
Our registered charity number is 1102082, our company registration number is 4978095 and our registered office details are as below.
Contact us
South West Forum, The Innovation Centre, University of Exeter, Rennes Drive, Exeter EX4 4RN
You can contact us during office hours on 01392 247901 or email admin@southwestforum.org.uk
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