VCAW Core Functions

VCAWs five core functions are:

• Support - VCAW provides a range of services including access to basic facilities, such as meeting rooms, photocopiers and equipment.  We also support local groups through regular newsletters, training and funding advice.
• Liaison - VCAW encourages networking within the sector but also between groups and the statutory and private sectors
• Representation - VCAW enables the views of local groups to be represented at many meetings including the Local Strategic Assembly, Wirral Strategic Partnership Executive amongst others.
• Strategic Partnerships - VCAW works in partnership with local government (Wirral Council) and other statutory agencies such as NHS Wirral to shape the delivery of services and encourage strong relationships across all sectors. VCAW also works with partners across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.
• Development - VCAW identifies gaps in service provision and work with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these gaps.