Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector Infrastructure Support
Newham Council funds borough‑wide VCFSE Infrastructure Support to help voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations in Newham to strengthen how they operate, work together and plan for the future.
This support helps organisations build capacity, improve sustainability and connect with others across the sector, so they are better placed to support Newham residents.
Who delivers the Infrastructure support
The service is delivered through a partnership between two established local organisations:
One Newham
A network of voluntary, community and faith organisations in Newham that supports collaboration, shared learning and sector engagement at a borough‑wide level. One Newham brings organisations together and helps ensure the sector has a collective voice in local partnerships. Its board is made up entirely of trustees from Newham‑based voluntary and community organisations.
Aston Mansfield
A charitable organisation providing specialist organisational development support. Aston Mansfield supports organisations with governance, fundraising, financial management and long‑term sustainability, including through its Fitter Finances – Investing in Health programme, with a strong focus on smaller, grassroots and Global Majority‑led organisations.
Together, One Newham and Aston Mansfield deliver a joined‑up infrastructure service that combines sector coordination and collaboration with practical organisational development and financial resilience support.
What support is available?
Through the VCFSE Infrastructure Support Service, organisations can access:
Organisational development
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One‑to‑one advice and tailored support
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Organisational health checks
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Support with governance, leadership and policies
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Help to plan and strengthen how organisations operate
Fundraising and financial resilience
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Support with fundraising
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Help with financial planning and budget management
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Support to build long‑term sustainability
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Access to Fitter Finances – Investing in Health, delivered by Aston Mansfield
Collaboration and sector networks
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Borough‑wide and thematic networks
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Opportunities to connect with other organisations
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Shared learning and collaboration across the sector
Who is this support for?
This support is open to:
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voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations
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organisations based in Newham or delivering services for Newham residents
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small, emerging or established organisations
There is no cost to access this support.
How to access support
Organisations can get in touch directly with the infrastructure partners:
One Newham
email: info@onenewham.org.uk
Aston Mansfield
email: info@aston-mansfield.org.uk
telephone: 0203 740 8100
