East Sussex Community Voice

We listen to and enable communities to have their say and bring about positive change

We use a variety of skills and techniques to listen to and empower communities to have their say and bring about positive change.

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Healthwatch East Sussex

Rye Listening Tour Report Now Live

Our 2023 ‘Listening Tour’ captured feedback and experiences of health and care services from residents living in Rye and the Surrounding villages.

Read the report from the 2023 Rye Listening Tour over on the Healthwatch East Sussex website now.

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East sussex vcse alliance

Introducing the new East Sussex Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Alliance website

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East Sussex Community Voice – helping to make sure community voices are heard

East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) is an independent community interest company dedicated to empowering communities to have their voice heard and champion change through impartial advice and organisational support.

Participation

Participation

Utilising a range of engagement techniques to capture views and experiences to champion change

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Evaluation

Evaluation

Generating independent evidence and insight, informing the design and delivery of effective services

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Collaboration

Collaboration

Adding value by partnering in the design, commissioning and delivery of local services

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Communication

Communication

Producing independent insight and messaging that is accessible, engaging and impactful

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Representation

Representation

Strengthening the voice of all communities and contributing to effective decision making

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Our Work

Our community projects are as varied and vibrant as the local people we work with, from long-term plans and programmes to fast-acting smaller commissions:

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ESCV Proudly host:

The East Sussex VCSE Alliance

A partnership of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations from across East Sussex working collaboratively to create a stronger, more resilient voluntary sector for the county and its communities

News

This years Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is all about getting out and about and finding time for the things you most enjoy.  This year, it takes place from May 13–19, and the theme is ‘Movement’.  Movement is so important to protecting our mental health, it brings us a

Contact the VCSE Alliance:  We are keen to hear about your VCSE organisation and any future events or announcements. To submit an item  in future editions or for further information about the Alliance, please contact: esvcsealliance@escv.org.uk