Partnership & Networks

Partnership Networks

The Voice of the Third Sector ​

The network groups are open to community organisations and statutory sector to take part in quarterly catch ups. The meetings are approx 1 hour and vary from online to inperson. The Current network events are:

  • Children Young People & Families

  • Autism, Neurodiversity & Learning Disabilities

  • Older Persons

  • Health & Wellbeing & Financial Inclusion

If you’re interested in attending please contact Joni Mitchell Partnership Development Officer

You can see all networks available on our events page Network Dates for the diary

What is the TSI Network?

The third sector includes charities, community groups, development trusts, social enterprises and the volunteering sector. In September 2018, the new TSI Outcomes Framework was launched after a period of collaboration and discussion between the Network leaders and Scottish Government. It was recognised that the role of the TSIs needed to change and the focus of TSIs was to take a more strategic role in third sector involvement in community planning and health and social care integration and in responding to local needs and outcomes.

The key functions of the TSIs is now to help the third sector in each area in the following ways:

  • Building Capacity

  • Source of Knowledge

  • Connecting partners

  • Voice of the Sector

It was agreed that is it is not realistic to expect TSIs to contribute to every relevant government strategy so they link their work to the following:

  • National Performance Framework sections:

  • We respect and fulfil human rights and live free from discrimination

    1. We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally

    2. We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered , resilient and safe

    3. We are healthy and active We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society

  • Social Enterprise Strategy

  • Volunteering for All

For more information on the role of the TSIs, please go to the TSI Outcomes Framework here.

EDVA is engaged in strategic partnerships to encourage collaboration working across the third sector and with the public sector;

  • The Integrated Joint Board (HSCP)

  • The Strategic Planning Group of the HSCP

  • ASN & NeuroDiversity Strategy Group

  • Alcohol & Drug Partnership

  • Suicide Prevention Steering Group

  • Corporate Parenting Steering group

  • Employability Action Group

  • Child Protection Committee

  • Parenting Strategy Group

You can feed into any of these groups by contacting your EDVA team.

Community Benefit Gateway

Public Health Scotland, alongside NHS, has launched the Community Benefit Gateway. Designed as a platform that will help showcase community initiative (or ‘need’) to many NHS Scotland suppliers who can offer support, this aims to improve the lives of the people in our communities.

Your organisation can benefit from receiving the support of NHS Scotland suppliers in, for example, work placement, opportunities, provision of professional advice, donation of equipment, environmental proposals…. and much more.

Click below for the registration pack that provides a detailed walkthrough on how to register.

For further information contact: East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

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EDVA Children, Young People & Families Network
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EDVA Children, Young People & Families Network

Children Young People & Families Network. For more information please contact joni.mitchell@edva.org