1. From Shared Vision to Shared Action Voice4Change England Parliamentary reception 2011 A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

2. On 23rd March we held our annual Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons. A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

3. The event was attended by BME and wider VCOs, funders and parliamentarians. A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

5. Elizabeth committed that V4CE would not take this decision lightly and would stand up on behalf of the BME voluntary and community sector.“The gloves are off!” A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

7. But was pleased to hear what V4CE has achieved in its short lifespan.

8. He has supported organisations including the Indian Workers Association and Southall Black Sisters and will support V4CE too.“You have my commitment that with my colleagues, I will fight your case alongside supporting you in your campaign.” A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

10. That V4CE had being doing good work in enabling society to be ‘inclusive’ and ‘big’.

11. He will be writing to the Minister about the decision not to award OCS strategic partner funding to V4CE.A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

13. They successfully fundraised by focusing on individual donations using volunteer support.

14. They were supported by other core funds coming to NAZ.

15. Being a member of V4CE means NPL can link with the wider BME VCS community and gives greater power and capacity to influence government agendas.A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

16. At the event we launched our new publication from V4CE Research Fellow Sanjiv Lingayah. A transformative Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector for a Big Inclusive Society A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

17. And were proud to be presented with PQASSO level 1 by CES’ Chair and CEO! A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

18. After the speakers there were plenty of networking opportunities. A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector

19. Big Unfair Society campaign Building on support at the event we launched our Big Unfair Society campaign to campaign against OCS’ decision to not have any equality-led organisations as strategic partners. You can read more about the campaign on our website: http://www.voice4change-england.co.uk/what-next-for-the-big-unfair-society-campaign.html A national voice for the Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector