Vision Statement

Purpose - The purpose of the Coalition is to give local schemes a voice and to develop and strengthen citizen/volunteer advocacy nationally.

It will meet this purpose by the following means
by developing robust and democratic structures
by protecting and promoting citizen/volunteer advocacy values and standards, liaising with other bodies with the fullest participation of schemes that match citizen/volunteer advocacy partnerships
by achieving recognition for the distinctiveness of citizen advocacy and voluntary commitment, and by providing a voice that actively promotes the importance and achievements of citizen/volunteer advocacy
by building effective co-operation and working relationships with other networks and organisations that represent the broader advocacy spectrum
by promoting funding for local CA schemes, and advising and informing schemes of funding potentials
by providing a mandated voice at national level to promote and protect citizen/volunteer advocacy to policy makers
by working with other organisations to ensure that effective training is offered to schemes
by encouraging the sharing of good practice between schemes
by providing mechanisms for feeding back on Social Policy issues that are identified by schemes.