Voluntary Action Lewisham

The Lewisham Compact – an agreement between the Council (and other statutory agencies) and the voluntary & community sector about how we work together was agreed and launched in 2001. It continues to form the foundations of our relationship.

The on-going development of the Compact and oversight of Compact activity is led by the Compact Steering Group, administered by VAL.

The Steering Group comprises representatives from Lewisham Council’s various Directorates, NHS Lewisham and voluntary and community sector organisations. It meets bi-monthly, normally at 2pm on a weekday (day varies).

At present we are short of voluntary & community representatives – and would welcome 2 or 3 more volunteers. At a time when the partnership between statutory and voluntary agencies is becoming ever-more important, it is vital that we have strong VCS representation. A revised National Compact has just been issued and we will need to look at this early in 2010.

If you would like to volunteer to be part of this group, or want to find out more information, please contact Martin on 020 8314 8876 or martin@valewisham.org.uk