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Common Purpose with the DCP Dosti has represented the VCFS on the Board of the DCP since 2001, and has been developing Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) representation and involvement across the DCP’s Theme Partnerships. Linking VCFS representatives through networks enables them to be accountable and bring forward a wider range of views than they could if just operating within an individual organisation or group. This work is far from complete, as many Theme Partnerships have a multitude of working groups, and their structures are constantly evolving and changing, as are the demands placed on them by national government. Some Dosti members have a focus on service delivery issues, and bring informed grassroots perspectives to strategic and operational partnerships. Voluntary, community and faith organisations provide services and activities for the people of Dudley Borough, and are keen to work with partners in the DCP to deliver on local objectives. The skills and knowledge of the Dosti staff, especially in community development and empowerment and participatory involvement techniques uniquely place Dosti to lead on community engagement and develop work around activities described in the Empowerment White Paper and in the Duty to Involve on behalf of the Dudley Community Partnership. Dosti has been leading on cross-sector work to develop the DCP’s Community Engagement Strategy, and in 2008 co-ordinated extensive consultation on the ideas included in ‘in it together: an empowering a approach to engaging’ discussion and consultation document. With officers from partner agencies, Dosti staff continue to lead the development of community engagement approaches, support and training for the DCP. The Drivers The Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) has a strong interest in influencing local priorities and service delivery. There are opportunities for VCFS organisations to play a larger role in the delivery of public services and in decision-making as a result of government policy. The VCFS is actively meeting community needs every day in all corners of the Borough, but much of this work isn’t linked to or supported by partnership plans and activities. The Empowerment White Paper and Duty to Involve signpost clearly the direction which Government wants community engagement to develop in.
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