Ashford Community Network
Ashford Community
Network (ACN) is a ‘family of
networks’ bringing together key voluntary organisations and
community leaders from across the borough. ACN meets regularly on a
variety of subjects of interest to its members. One of
ACN’s key
roles is to act as a single point of contact for the borough’s
VCS when
needed by statutory and private sector agencies and the
media. We also champion VCS interests at strategic
level and aim to represent the VCS voice in the planning
process for Ashford’s Future.
Our aims are to
- Act as a strategic decision-making and consultative body.
- Co-ordinate and represent local VCS interests and
views.
- Build the sectors capacity to provide services.
- Develop a more enterprising and sustainable sector
- Enable front line services to meet growing community needs
ACN also
works hard to raise the profile of the VCS so that partners and the
public understand how
important voluntary and community organisations are. We
also support local ethnic community groups through Ashford International
Association.
ACN is a
charitable company limited by guarantee. We are led by a
voluntary board.
Membership of ACN is free and open to any
voluntary or community organisation operating in Ashford
borough.
To find out more or join ACN contact Simon
Bannister Neighbourhood Development
Co-ordinator
01233 330474 simon.bannister@ashford.gov.uk
Ashford Community Network is supported by the Department for
Communities and Local Government & Ashford Borough Council.