Response to our open letter from Bolton Council
The GM VCFSE Leadership Group shared an open letter to Greater Manchester commissioners which asked that they work with us (the GM voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE sector)) to tackle systemic issues, resulting in significant instability for our sector.
In this response from the Corporate Resources Directorate at Bolton Council, the Council highlight their strong relationship with the VCFSE sector in Bolton which is underpinned by various public strategies that focus on sustainability and impact.
The Council note that they are committed to genuine and ongoing dialogue with the sector to collaborate on shared priorities.
How to use this resource
If you’re in the GM VCFSE sector, read the responses to the open letter and cite them in your conversations with commissioners as needed.
The GM VCFSE Leadership Group Commissioning and Investment group meeting (read the full blog on this meeting here) set out some suggested actions that VCFSE organisations might want to consider:
- Contact all of your commissioners about the impact of the increase to National Insurance contributions, Agenda for Change, and NJC pay scale increases, asking for either an uplift to reflect those and general inflation, or a conversation about realistic expectations of the contract for next year.
- Asking if there are specific workforce–related uplifts that can be applied or passed on.
- Seek advice from your local infrastructure organisation if you’re not sure what you can or should ask for.
