Identifying local need and working with others to develop appropriate action.
Enabling the local voluntary and community sector to present its views to local authorities and other public agencies.
Developing and maintaining links with a wide range of voluntary and community organisations and the promotion of cross-sector relationships with local authority departments, the health authority and private sector.
Enabling groups to engage in partnership work with other agencies to develop good networks, create solutions to specific problems and share resources.
Providing groups with access to a range of services. eg. information, funding advice, practical resources.