Croydon Voluntary Action supports social action in Croydon in different ways:

• We serve a range of voluntary sector networks and forums, bringing together users / carers / professionals on specific topics of interest (such as mental health, children and young people, etc.) and supporting them in remaining informed and influencing local decision-making.

• We campaign for Croydon’s VCSE organisations by sitting on more than 18 strategic boards at local and regional level. We host Croydon's CEO Group, bringing our partners together behind the Croydon VCSE Investment Plan with its focus on Council and NHS commissioning, Social Value, community assets & external fundraising.

• Finally and strengthened by the Localism Act, we lead on a range of community projects aimed at empowering the local community, increasing their confidence and ability to voice their concerns and become resilient by being locally connected and using their skills / assets / gifts. Examples of this work could be our courses for local leaders as well as pioneering projects like Asset Based Community Development (ABCD).