NEL VCSFE Collaborative logo. Voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise organisations working with the NHS across North East London. Photograph of 3 women listening to a speaker.
Cover page of the report "Equitable system partnership," subtitled "A strategy for embedding the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector as an equal partner in the North East London health and care system." A black-and-white photo shows four women seated at a table, deep in conversation, with drinks cups and pens in front of them. Credited to Photographer London. Published June 2026 by the NEL VCFSE Collaborative, whose logo appears in the bottom right corner.
The Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in North East London (NEL) is highly diverse and deeply rooted in communities. With 61% of organisations operating with annual incomes under £100,000 (State of the Sector report, 2025), these organisations bring distinctive strengths of trusted relationships, cultural understanding, flexibility and a focus on the social determinants of health.
 
The Equitable System Partnership Strategy, developed through consultation with VCFSE organisations, proposes a shift in how the VCFSE sector is engaged, funded and valued. To lever the sector’s skills and potential we call for seven pillars to be adopted and implemented and we will be working closely with partners to deliver this.
 
Read the full strategy here.

Upcoming events

Purple banner for the NEL VCFSE Collaborative Faith and Health Forum, Tuesday 6 October 2026, 12:00–1:30pm, online. Includes the NEL VCFSE Collaborative logo (a hand-drawn circle around the text) and the line: Voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise organisations working with the NHS across North East London.

NEL Faith and Health Forum

Tuesday 6 October 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:30pm / Online via MS Teams / Free to attend.

This forum will bring together faith leaders, VCFSE and health and care partners from across North East London to share learning and strengthen the integration of faith into health and care pathways. Please share widely.

Click here to find out more and register. 

 
Banner for the NEL VCFSE Collaborative titled "Introduction to North East London ICB Strategic Commissioning," an online event on Monday 12 October, 1.30 to 3.00pm. NEL VCFSE Collaborative logo on the right side of the graphic with the tagline: "Voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise organisations working with the NHS across North East London.

Introduction to North East London ICB Strategic Commissioning 

Monday 12 October 2026 / 1:30pm to 3:00pm / Online / Free to attend.

A webinar introducing NEL ICB and strategic commissioning, exploring what it means for VCFSE organisations and how they can shape and contribute to it

Click here to find out more and register. 

 

Collaborative Resources

Useful national resources

Webinars

Coming soon…

Training

Coming soon…

Screen shot of the Summary of latest Neighbourhood Policy (May 2026), the North East London State of the Sector report produced by the NEL VCFSE Collaborative and the Integrated Neighbourhood Team briefing document.

For more information, email nelvcse@thcvs.org.uk.

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VCSFE logo and partner logos: NHS North East London, THCVS, Hackney CVS, Community Action Redbridge, Volunteer Centre Havering, Faith Action, Renewal Programme, WIILMA, Harmony House Dagenham, Mind in the city and Waltham Forest. Text reads: Voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise organisations working with the HNS across North East London.