Representation overview
Representatives are members of the Voluntary and Community Sector who help to inform and influence public sector decision making.
Who are the representatives?
Representatives are all volunteers as they give their time freely to the task of representing the views of the local community and groups into policy debates. Representatives are from all backgrounds and experience and anyone has the potential to be a really good representative.
Click here for more information on becoming a Representative
Children and Young People’s representatives:
Children and Young People wishing to participate in service design, development and delivery may find the Representatives Support Pack of use, though should contact VAL for relevant information. There is a great deal of work happening in Leicestershire to promote, develop and enable participation of Children and Young People.
| Name | Organisation | Meeting attending |
| Rama Krishna | NSPCC | LSCB Reference Group |
| Nikki Thompson | Carefree Young Carers’ Service | CYP County Executive |
| Peter Davey | The Bridge | CYP County Executive |
| Kate Kendall | Home Start | CYP County Executive |
| Olivia Pitt | Catch 22 | CYP County Executive |
For more information regarding these representatives, please contact Panita Patel.
Economic Development representatives:
| Name | Organisation | Meeting attending |
| Gary Sage | Voluntary Action LeicesterShire | Transport Group |
| Neil Lambert | Voluntary Action Charnwood | Employment & Skills Group |
| David Brazier | Voluntary Action LeicesterShire | Business & Enterprise Group |
| David Brennan | Voluntary & Community Sector Economic Development Network (this group is currently suspended during the CIO implementation stage) |
For more information regarding these representatives, please contact Minaxi Patel.
Health & Social Care representatives:
| Name | Organisation | Meeting attending |
| Sally Ann Robinson | Care and Repair | Leicestershire Together Health & Well Being Partnership |
| Cllr. Jill Vincent | Charnwood Borough Council | Leicestershire Together Health & Well Being Partnership |
| James Bartlett | LAMP | Leicester City Local Implementation Team (Mental Health) |
| Gabby Briner | Network for Change | Leicestershire County Local Implementation Team (Mental Health) |
| Jenny Pearce | VISTA | Learning Disability Partnership Board |
For more information regarding these representatives, please contact Heather Roythorne-Finch.
VAL support for Representatives
The main aim of support for representatives is that it is suited to your needs and enables you to carry out the role in an effective way which benefits you, your organisation, those you are representing and the partners with whom we are working. Training and support ranges from:
- 1-2-1 Sessions/meetings
- Training and Workshops
- Briefing meetings prior to and/or after meetings.
Forums. - Other appropriate support methods as identified with you
How do I become a representative?
If you are interested in becoming a representative contact Panita Patel:
Panita Patel
Email: panita.p@valonline.org.uk
Phone: 0116 257 4987
