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WHAT DO THEY DO?
 | Establish partnerships with all involved in supporting work with young people in both
the voluntary and statutory sectors
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| Represent the interests of young people and their changing needs
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| Meet the needs and aspirations of young people by strengthening and supporting the work
of their members
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| Provide a forum for debate and discussion
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| Co-ordinate to prevent duplication of efforts
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| Assist long term development
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| Improve the effectiveness of organisations in delivering quality youth work
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| Raise public awareness of the issues that affect young people
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| Raise public awareness of the work of the voluntary youth sector
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| Provide and promote positive images of young people
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| Advocate on behalf of member organisations and young people |
WHAT ELSE DOES
Lancashire Council for Voluntary Youth Services OFFER?
| Opportunities for members to meet and share good practice
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| Speakers on topics of relevance to members
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| Participation in conferences, workshops and seminars
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| Partnership between local authorities and organisations
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| Representation on outside bodies and local authorities :-
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National Council for
Voluntary Youth Services
North West Council for
Voluntary Youth Services
National Youth Agency
Regional Youth Services
Unit
Sports Council
Lancashire County
Council
Lancashire Area West
Training and Enterprise Council
Voluntary Sector North
West, etc.
| Information, consultancy and advice
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| Support, training opportunities, resources, equipment and publications
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| Information and advice on obtaining additional funding
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| Promotion of activities within member organisations
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| Joint presence on the Internet
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| Informative monthly newsletter concerning topical issues affecting the voluntary youth
sector
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| Equipment hire, Residential Centres Handbook, etc. |
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