There are many reasons for voluntary sector organisations in the sector to get involved, and
they include:
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To offer access to developmental opportunity for excluded groups and
individuals
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To use embedded basic skills as one of the tools that
can enhance effective delivery of services to clients.
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To make it easier for clients and users to access your
services
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To raise awareness of services, the sector and EBS at all levels.
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To build capacity in the Voluntary and Community
Sector.
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To build and operate effective partnerships between
Voluntary and Community Sector, the Statutory Sector, Business and other
stakeholders and providers.
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To act as a route for the dissemination of funding.
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To enhance the services offered by Learning and Skills
Councils, Colleges and other providers, particularly by making them more
accessible to vulnerable and other users.
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To provide signposting to appropriate provision.
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To build on previous formal /informal funded and
unfunded provision.
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To create added value and potentially added funding to
VCS services.
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To recognise and cater for the needs raised by the
clear link between BS and other social needs.
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To allows clients to address their primary needs and
interest simultaneously.
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To support service users in developing themselves and
their skills.
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To work with VCS staff and volunteers in assessing and
progressing their Basic Skills needs.
