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Supporting Voluntary and Charitable Sectors

The work and delivery of these sectors in our county is second to none.

 

The thousands of these organisations make such a difference to Suffolk that there can be no doubt the quality of life in Suffolk would be so much worse without their compassion dedication and commitment.  As long as I am in office, they will have my total support. This sector plays a pivotal role in assisting those individuals who are at risk from exploitation and coercion.There are some changes to make:


•    Where appropriate I will take a long-term approach to commission services over 3 – 5 years as necessary.


•    I will try to ensure our commissioning work and funding is increased including sensible use of any commissioning reserves that exist.


•    Lobby government to provide the same financial commitment particularly for victims’ services.


•    Look for opportunities to match fund initiatives with the private sector as was done very successfully by the Community Foundation and ourselves for the Suffolk Youth Intervention Fund.


•    Organisations such as Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue play a crucial role in supporting the police and will continue to be supported.

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