About Us
Established in 2003, the Children, Young People and Families Consortium is co-ordinated network of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations who work together to improve the lives of children, young people and families in Rotherham and surrounding areas.
We provide a platform for members to collaborate, share knowledge and expertise, raise standards and build resilience. Through our collaborative consortia approach, we empower our member organisations to develop relationships and joint capabilities, fostering a unified network which is deeply rooted in communities, offers long-term consistent support and is responsive to local, regional, and national priorities.
'Stronger Together in Changing Lives'
Vision
All children, young people and families in Rotherham are happy, healthy and safe.
Purpose
To provide a co-ordinated platform for VCS organisations to collaborate, share knowledge and expertise, raise standards and build resilience.
Values
Pro-active | Innovative | Inclusive | Responsive | Resilient | Diverse | Independent | Trusted
Strategic Aims
Platform for VCS Collaboration
We facilitate collaboration and promote excellent delivery standards by uniting diverse organisations, exchanging skills, knowledge and learning, sharing best practice and enhancing community and service connections in Rotherham.
Joint Consortia Projects
We co-design and lead collaborative service models to address local needs and strategic priorities, empowering members to deliver high-impact services more sustainably through shared funding, pooled skills and expertise, infrastructure support and coordination.
Representation and Partnerships
We represent our member organisations and the communities they service strategically and promote partnership working across sectors to ensure that members, children, young people and families have a voice to influence policy and change things for the better.
