Membership Details

Full Membership - is open to Councils for Voluntary Youth Services that operate in the East of England, National Voluntary Youth Organisations with representation in the East of England and any other regional organisaton that works with or for the benefit of young people. Full members can appoint two representatives, each entitled to vote.

Single Full Membership - is open to organisations belonging to a larger parent body with more than one group in the region. Single full members can appoint one representative who is entitled to vote.

Associate Membership - is open to organisations concerned with the welfare of young people but who are not eligible for full membership. Organisations interested in Associate Membership are asked to contact their local Council for Voluntary Youth Services in the first instance, details provided overleaf. Any member can register as many contacts as it likes to receive email information.

Membership Benefits

• Opportunities to participate in, contribute to and shape the wider youth work agenda through quarterly meetings, working parties and workshops.
• Regular email bulletins containing sector news, funding information and latest research.
• Invitations to cross-sector networking events, best practice sharing events and consultations.
• Partnership building and brokerage that brings together voluntary youth, public and private sector organisations for joint policy making, planning and service delivery
• Advocacy and representation that provides a voice for the sector at regional and sub-regional level to decision makers, service planners and funders.
• Research that provides evidence on the needs, role and developments within the sector to influence policy and planning.

Current Members