As part of the work Cornwall VSF is undertaking to strengthen the VCSE sector locally, we have set up Thematic Alliances. Voluntary sector organisations working in the same ‘business system’ can use these to meet. They discuss the issues they have in common, and build partnerships, supporting and strengthening the sector. The Members of of the Strategic Alliance (VERA) are each in the process of setting up their own Thematic Alliances, with several already operational. Cornwall VSF is leading this collaboration to encourage knowledge sharing and support within the sector.
The current list of operating Thematic Alliances is here, together with the contact details of their chairs.
| Thematic Alliance | Chairing organisation | Chair | Email address |
| Infrastructure | Cornwall VSF | Helen Boardman | ceo@cornwallvsf.org |
| Disability | disAbility Cornwall | Jane Johnson | jane@Disabilitycornwall.org.uk |
| Youth Alliance | Cornwall VSF | Helen Boardman | ceo@cornwallvsf.org |
| Food Access | Cornwall Faith Forum & Diocese of Truro | Andrew Yates (co-chairs) | Andrew.Yates@truro.anglican.org |
| Mental health | TBC | TBC | |
| Carers | CRCC | Katherine Nissen | katherine.nissen@cornwallrcc.org.uk |
Other Thematic Alliances will be added as they are established.