Forums & Networks

The following voluntary sector forums and/or networks operate in the borough; they are forums and networks of voluntary sector organisations and individual users or carers. For partnerships involving public or private sector bodies there will be more information in the partnership and representation section

Each forum or network is slightly different but they offer some or all of the following:

the opportunity to share information and good practice
to learn about new developments in specialist areas
to respond to consultations and raise issues of concern form members
some have a formal representative structure with a presence at decision making meetings of the council and others to collaborate on projects
Some are independent organisations or even charities in their own right whilst others have, or have had, support from Community Links Bromley, but all have their own chair who helps shape the work of the forum.

To keep up to date with the forums and networks either visit their websites (where they have them) via the links below or visit the CLB e-news service at www.communitylinksbromley.org.uk/enews/localnews.html

If you want to know about joint working between voluntary organisations and public bodies visit our Local Partnerships page Or visit the Collaboration page
If you are interested in co-operation and collaboration beyond Bromley you may be interested in 3SA – 3rd Sector Alliance supported by LVSC (London Voluntary Service Council) and South London CVS Partnership

Click on the links (not all forums havea web presence) below for contact details of forums and networks in the borough:

Bromley Advice And Information Network –
Currently administered by CLB. “BAIN aims to be the point of contact for information, consultation and communication on all advice and information issues that are relevant and important to the advice and information providers in the borough. BAIN recognises technical differences between “advice” and information services but clear links between them.”

Bromley Arts Council
Bromley Arts Council was formed in 1965 to maintain, improve and develop the arts in Bromley. It owns and manages Ripley Arts Centre in Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, where the Arts Council is based.

Bromley BME Forum
Bromley BME Forum is a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) infrastructure organisation that has been established as a direct response to the need for an umbrella organisation in the borough of Bromley.

Bromley Community Engagement Forum
The primary aim of the Forum is to hold the Safer Bromley Partnership (SBP) to account for its actions in making Bromley a safer place to live, work, learn and play.

Bromley Council On Ageing
B romley Council on Ageing is the forum for voluntary and community sector organisations that work with or on behalf of older people in Bromley.

Bromley Healthcare Community Forum
Administered by CLB - terms of reference being revised.

Bromley Mental Health Forum
“Communicating – Consulting- Campaigning”
For more details contact Evelyn Collington, co-ordinator,
c/o Community House, South Street, Bromley BR1 evelyn.collington@ntlworld.com

Bromley Mobility Forum

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association

Bromley Parent Voice
Bromley Parent Voice is a forum that aims to be a voice to inform service providers of the needs of children and young people with a disability or additional need and their families by facilitating two–way communication between parent/carers and service providers in the London Borough of Bromley.

Compact Champions Network
“If it’s working together it’s Compact and if it’s Compact it’s working together, if it’s good practice it’s Compact and if it’s Compact it’s good practice”
This network is supported by CLB to provide good practice and information to help them implement the Bromley Compact. There is also a Bromley Compact Steering Group

Children & Families Voluntary Sector Forum
"The voice for Voluntary Groups who provide a service for children, young people, parents and carers in the Borough of Bromley"

Disability Voice Bromley
Disability Voice Bromley is an independent group representing the views of disabled people and their carers who live or work in the Borough of Bromley. Contact: The Secretary, Disability Voice Bromley, C/O Deaf Access, Community House ,South Street, BROMLEY ,Kent BR1 1RH info@disabilityvoicebromley.org.uk

Mottingham Community Forum

Penge Forum
Penge Forum provides an avenue for discussion between statutory and voluntary organisations, residents, and, indeed, anyone interested in the area of Penge, Anerley, and the adjacent parts of Beckenham.

Sport Bromley
Sport Bromley works in partnership with local voluntary organisations, sports clubs, National Governing Bodies to raise the profile and promote the interests of sport to Bromley Council, Sport England and where necessary, to Central Government.

The Ethnic Communities Programme
Contact Lulu Pearce, Anerley Tow Hall, Anerley rd SE20 8BD lulu_pearce@yahoo.co.uk

Voluntary Sector Reference Group
Purpose: Provide a mechanism for effective Voluntary Sector representation at strategic level….Provide an opportunity for consultation and joint action on issues of relevance to voluntary organisations working in the borough. Support the work of the Voluntary Sector by offering an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, sharing of information, practical co-operation etc.

Volunteers Co-ordinators Forum
The Volunteer Centre Bromley regularly runs a Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Forum for people who recruit, manage or supervise volunteers to meet with other people in a similar situation and share knowledge and experiences.
Contact Hilary Bell at Volunteer Centre Bromley hilaryb@communitylinksbromley.org.uk Tel. 020 8315 1905

For more information on forums and networks contact
Stephen Blann Policy & Networks Officer
Usual Working Days: Monday to Thursday
Email:stephenb@communitylinksbromley.org.uk
Direct Line: 020 8315 1907