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Convergence - What is it?
Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 15:32
Convergence is the European economic regeneration programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that runs until 2013. Convergence is investing in activities that will have a long-term impact on the economy of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It will help to build a stronger more diverse economy by supporting businesses and helping people into employment and those in work gain new and up to date skills. This will include work with higher education to promote business friendly research and innovation. For further information, please Click here
The February 2012 Convergence newsletter is available to view
Convergence Matters
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum has a contract to deliver a number of outputs, outcomes and milestones in relation to a project called the ‘Third Sector Programme Support and Paticipation’ also known as ‘Convergence Matters’. Inter-Link Cornwall promotes and explains the purpose and progress of the Convergence programme to Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups and signposts them to opportunities (e.g. such as training available to their group).
What the Convergence Matters team can do for you
Convergence Matters is run by partner organisations with specialisations to serve the needs of different parts of the sector: -
To find out about Convergence opportunities for voluntary organisations and community groups in your local area, contact your local Inter-Link Development Officer: -
West Cornwall: Doug Polman 01736 334687 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mid Cornwall: Ffion Stanton This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
2. Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC)
For information and advice on how disengaged groups, including BME communities, can benefit from Convergence, contact Paul Green 01726 821945 01726 821945 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Social enterprises should contact Alison Mitchelmore 01726 821904 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
3. Cornwall Neighbourhoods For Change (CN4C)
To learn how grass roots community groups can benefit from Convergence, contact Anicka Dyer 01209 721500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Volunteer-involving organisations that want to know more about Convergence should contact Liz Myhill 01872 273201 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Individuals wanting access to Convergence-funded training to boost volunteering skills should contact Volunteer Cornwall's training team 01872 271691
5. Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (CVSF)
To give feedback on how you think Convergence could work better to benefit the sector, contact Mark Richardson
01872 241584 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
ESF Convergence Where Next event: Feedback
Organised by Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum, on 26th September at Eden project, ‘Convergence: Where Next’ event was attended by over 50 attendees from 44 different organisation.
The event saw several high profile speakers and facilitators. Mark Williams, Head of Provider Accounts, Skills Funding Agency informed the attendees about the Phase two of the ESF Convergence programme while Mark Cotton, Head of South West region, Big Lottery gave an update on Big Lottery’s funding opportunities for the Voluntary and Community sector. A presentation on Social Impact bonds by Tom Flanagan, Corporate Director Environment Planning and Economy, Cornwall Council, discussed the massive opportunity for the Voluntary and Community Sector.
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