SCF_Annual Report_2016/17

07
Leadership
Our unique role as a cause-neutral and
independent charity means we are well
placed within Somerset to provide a
leadership role in our county. We do this
through connecting people with common
interests, and also by sharing knowledge,
intelligence and insights with others.
For example, our Vital Signs report, which
we published in 2016, is used as a tool
to inform people about the way they can
make a difference through their giving in
Somerset, and is also used by charities to
support their fundraising efforts.
With backing from Somerset County
Council and the NHS, we also host the
VCSE Strategic Co-ordination Project
which brings the public sector closer to
VCSE organisations around priority issues.
Through this initiative we organised a one
day leadership conference on the topic of
‘Innovation and Leadership’ which was
attended by over 50 organisations with
guest speakers from the Open University
and NPC.
Really useful to take time
out to think strategically.
Working in a small organisation,
it was nice to hear about other
people’s experiences and give
time for development and
innovative thoughts.
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