East Devon VCSE Support Service

Living in Devon’s rural and coastal communities can often mean that people are disadvantaged by poor or insufficient essential infrastructure, services, and jobs.Our vision at Devon Communities Together:Devon’s rural, coastal and market towns and communities are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work.Our strategic aims:Champion communities - amplify the voices of, and attract funding into, communities in DevonEnable local action - work with Devon's communities to build capacity and capabilityImprove support for those most in need - provide targeted support where it is most neededOur social objectives:Champion diversity and inclusion, hear minority voices and respond to their needsIdentify and work to reduce inequalities to ensure ‘rural proofing’ of services, and to improve community health and wellbeingWork with communities to develop innovative ways to achieve community resilience and a positive impact for climate change and sustainabilityDevelop community capacity building, through local facilities, spaces, services, people and their skillsSupport Devon’s rural economy, local entrepreneurs and businesses to develop and thrive, and promote community wealth buildingFlourish as an agile, flexible, learning organisation, responding positively to the evolving needs of our communities, stakeholders and staffBy offering a range of events, training and learning sessions, we aim to reach our communities across Devon and provide opportunities to become empowered, knowledgeable and strong.