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5Strategic Ambition 2030As part of our commitment to the policy and advocacy work of our 2030 Strategy, this year we have embraced our role as a leading voice in our community, taking on the responsibility of amplifying the voices of local charities and advocating on their behalf across Essex. To support this, we created the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation Roundtable, made up of county wide support organisations. Together we have published joint statements that demonstrate the impact of the sector in shaping future policy, and we have asked for five core principles:1. Local governance that reflects real communities2. A formal role for the VCS in governance and transition3. Long-term investment in place-based support4. Simplified, collaborative commissioning5. Integration with health, care and public service reformThese principles are rooted in the experience of community organisations across Essex and align with the ambitions set out in the Civil Society Covenant, the Caring Communities Commission, and the NHS 10-Year Health Plan.This important work has been positively received and widely cited in council briefings, local board meetings and by national bodies.Working with public sector partnersCollaboration has extended beyond our sector. The Caring Communities Commission, created to respond to growing pressures on social and care services, has set out an ambitious vision for the future of Essex. We have been able to highlight the importance of delivering its recommendations, which recognise the voluntary sector%u2019s vital role in prevention and resilience.Our work has ensured that voluntary voices are at the table in ongoing discussions with Essex County Council, other local authorities, health partners and MPs, strengthening the case for community-led solutions.Andy Payne Worpole speaks at The Caring Communities Commission event in Chelmsford.A. Amplifying voices: use our trusted independent local insight to champion and highlight the value of the voluntary sector to decision-makers in, and beyond Essex.B. Advocacy and influence: Use our knowledge sand connections to influence and improve how the public and private sectors collaborate with the voluntary sector. C. Strong collaboration: Help unite and strengthen the voluntary sector in Essex through supporting infrastructure, convening, match-making, facilitated learning and information sharing. Be a bold independent voice for the voluntary sector, encouraging increased levels of collaboration and influence.