Key messages for VCFSE sector representatives (February 2026)

This latest edition features key messages on:

• The GM VCFSE Accord (2026-2035) (to be launched 1st April 2026)
• The Greater Manchester Strategy, the Prevention Demonstrator and Live Well
• Community Cohesion
• GM VCFSE sector priorities

It is designed to support VCFSE sector colleagues in their work, in meetings, on board and steering groups so colleagues can have to hand details of sector priorities, details of the sectors collective strengths, and key messages related to thematic areas such as sector instability, prevention, social value, commissioning, and equalities.

Read more about GM VCFSE sector representation on our website.

Related resources:

• GM Manifesto 2024-2028
• VCFSE Sector Instability
• What we mean by ‘prevention’ and the VCFSE sector’s role
• Social Value & the VCFSE sector: key messages for our commissioners
• Meaningfully including the voice of Lived Experience
• GM Live Well and what is the role of the VCFSE sector
• Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group 10 areas for action to tackle rising community tensions
• State of the Sector research (10GM, 2021)
• State of Social Enterprise in Greater Manchester (SEUK, 2024)‍
• Understanding the VCSE sector: a shared language for thriving communities (NAVCA, 2026)