Peterborough Infrastructure Consortium

Peterborough Infrastructure Group is a Consortium of charities in Peterborough provides representation on behalf of the Voluntary Sector and is involved in developing local voluntary sector strategy.

PIC have been funded for 2008–2011 by Capacity Builders.

Mission and Vision

The infrastructure group has created a vision and mission for developing the VCS in Peterborough to 2014 which is:

Vision
Our vision is to have an influential role in enabling the Voluntary and Community Sector to meet the aspirations of the people of Peterborough.

Mission
Our mission is to develop a strong Voluntary and Community Sector which meets identified needs enabling the sector to have good governance, high quality delivery, secure funding and effective representation.

Services & Benefits to the Voluntary & Community Sector in Peterborough

Specialist Networks
A range of networks open to any group in the City covering Disability, Volunteering, Advice, Environment, Equality, Women, Older People and Health.

Peterborough Voluntary Sector Business Schools
The first courses were launched in March 2010 and will be available with current Big Lottery Funding until July 2014.

Download Peterborough Voluntary Sector Business School
course information for 2012 here. And an enrolment form here.

E-learning
A range of free learning opportunities to help with areas such as Health & Safety, Employment and Regulations.

For more information about the:
Specialist network
Peterborough voluntary sector business school
E-Learning

Contact sarah.fletcher@pcvs.co.uk

All of the above are funded by Big Lottery

Volunteer Managers Toolkit
For anyone supporting volunteers this resource has been designed to provide a comprehensive guide to managing a volunteer programme. From the moment one volunteer joins you for the first time to when you have a large volunteer network.

This work is funded by capacity builders

Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Report

During 2007 the Peterborough Infrastructure Group members researched the needs of specialist and generic areas of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. The findings of this work were produced in a report Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Report, which was launched in January 2008. The recommendations for change and development will be used in future capacity building and infrastructure work for our sector. To read the report please download here or alternatively, contact PCVS for a hard or Email copy version.