Listen Value Invest: a new campaign movement
Listen Value Invest is a new campaign movement for the Third Sector, launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament on 2 March 2011 by Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW), it asks MPs and other decision makers to listen to, value and invest in the voluntary and community sector.
Under the new Coalition Government, we believe that there has never been a more important time to show that listening to, valuing and investing in the sector is vital, not just for people and communities, but for the wider economy as well.
Listen Value Invest is based on case studies, which demonstrate the sector supporting individuals, transforming communities and, importantly, delivering tangible economic benefits. This powerful combination of personal stories linked genuine economic benefits to will show decision-makers that the work of the Third Sector delivers real value for our region and reinforce our role as not just a deliverer of services but as a campaigning sector and shaper of services. To view our One East Midlands video case studies click here or visit our You Tube channel at www.youtube.com.
In 2012, One East Midlands continues to support the Listen Value Invest campaign. As part of this, we are looking for case studies of VCS organisations in the East Midlands and how they are adjusting to the new climate. For more information click here.
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How you can get involved?
While Listen Value Invest was devised by VSNW, organisations and groups of all sizes and types, including us at One East Midlands, are able to take part as the more who get on board, the stronger and more unified our voice will be.
We want as many groups as possible to adopt the slogan, use the branding and contribute their stories. This will make the campaign into a strong, grass roots movement. We will show decision makers that our sector is proactive, that we are clear in our messaging and that we are working in a joined up way.
By showing them relevant stories and examples of good practice from our localities, we will be demonstrating the social and economic value of the third sector across the country.
We will also show them that listening to, valuing and investing in the third sector makes a real difference to people, communities and society.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Contribute your own stories to the Listen Value Invest website at www.listenvalueinvest.org.uk – whether these are written, audio or video, you can upload them all there, as well as accessing information on how to gather stories and resources for presenting them.
- Show the world you’re part of the campaign by using the Listen Value Invest logo, available at www.listenvalueinvest.org.uk/page/resources-1, in your publicity, documents, websites and events – you will find it here in a variety of formats.
- Use the Listen Value Invest logo and message when you’re communicating with your MP, councillors or other decision makers.
- Have your stories made up into postcards and other promotional materials – you may wish to use your own designs, or alternatively you can contact our preferred designer to request your own postcards that look like the launch examples.
- Encourage other groups to get involved – you can download a Powerpoint presentation at to use www.listenvalueinvest.org.uk/page/resources-1.
- Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/listenvalueinvest
- Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/listeninvest.
- Check out our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/listenvalueinvest.
- Tell us your success stories in the campaign, so we can gather evidence to show that our requests are having an impact!
Listen Value Invest Pledge
If you are an MP, politician, councillor or other public sector decision maker, please tell us how you will listen, value and invest here
Listen Value Invest Declaration
If you are a member of the sector, call upon MPs and decision makers to commit to the Third Sector and to translate that commitment into practical, meaningful action here
Listen Value Invest resources
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