Children's Trust VCS Summit

Shropshire Children' and Young People's VCS Summit (often referred to as the Children's Summit) was initially established to improve opportunities for voluntary and community organisations to participate in the working of Shropshire Children's Trust and wider children's services. The voluntary community sector representative on the Children's Trust is Hilary McGlynn from Autism West Midlands and the Summit is currently supported by Elaine Griffiths VCS Champion for Shropshire Children's Trust.

Shropshire Children's Trust is a partnership of agencies and representatives of young people and parents. Its vision is:
In Shropshire, all children and young people matter. We will work together and in partnership with families and carers, to give every child and young person the best opportunities today and for the future.

The Shropshire Children's Trust Voluntary and Community Sector Summit was established for membership from not-for-profit organisations (including charities, voluntary and community organisations) that provide services for children, young people and their families. The Forum meets at 4 - 6 times a year and there is regular email communication to keep members up to date.

Summit meetings can include:

• Information from VCS representatives on Shropshire Children's Trust (SCT) activities and news from SCT of new or developing initiatives and tendering opportunities.
• Presentation from a partner of Shropshire Children's Trust with a question and answer session.
• Information Exchange from Summit members and discussion on issues arising out of presentation.
• Networking opportunity and information exchange for VCS.

For further information, contact Elaine Griffiths on 01743 252275 or at Elaine.Griffiths@shropshire.gov.uk  or Hilary McGlynn on 01939 236181 McGlynn.H@shropshirelg.net