The Third Sector Assembly Cheshire West (TSA) was set up in October 2008 as an association of independent third sector networks and organisations in the Cheshire West area to provide a forum for discussion, information exchange, mutual support, co-ordination and decision-making on issues affecting the sector nationally, regionally and locally. CVA is an active member of the Core Group of the Assembly and participates and supports its work.

The Assembly aims to:

• Act as an independent voice for the third sector (voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise and other not for profit groups and organisations) to ensure that the voice of the sector, its needs and aspirations are heard and recognised by other sectors and partners.
• Improve communication within the sector and between the sector and other sectors, partners and networks.
• Enable the views of third sector organisations to be fully and effectively represented nationally, regionally and locally at the strategic level
• Ensure that third sector organisations have access to information and are consulted with on public  policy and service development
• Develop new ways of working to achieve efficient and effective delivery of services.

The TSA also now has responsibility for facilitating and co-ordinating the further development of the Cheshire West and Chester's Compact.

Further information on the TSA including :

• Membership and Structure (Core Group, Management Group and participating networks and organisations)
• Terms of Reference
• Working Groups
• Consultations
• Publications  and Information

Are all available on the TSA website www.tsa-cheshirewest.org.uk

For further information contact Anne Lancaster, Third Sector Assembly Co-ordinator, 07801 015262 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it