Children’s Trusts are local partnerships which bring together the organisations responsible for services to children, young people and families in a shared commitment to improving children’s lives. The term children’s trust applies to the whole system of children’s services, covering the work of partner agencies at every level, from the development of overall strategy to the delivery of front line services. If you work with children and young people and are part of the voluntary, community or faith sector this forum is for you.
The Pendle Children’s Trust VCFS Forum meets quarterly to address the issues which face third sector delivery in support of children, young people and their families. The forum provides you with the opportunity to influence the delivery of services which best meets the needs of your client group and to raise issues of concern or gaps in service provision. The forum provides third sector representation to the Pendle Children’s Trust management committeeand gives a voice to those who deliver front line support.
The forum provides learning opportunities for third sector organisations on matters such as Child Protection and Safeguarding, the Common Assessment Framework and new funding and commissioning opportunities