In recent times many public services have faced significant budgetary and resource cuts and in some cases closure.

Small, local grassroots groups and organisations in the voluntary, community and faith sector are uniquely placed to meet the changing needs of communities and their people.

Without the appropriate resources and funding the VCF sector may not be able to fulfil the ever-increasing demand it now faces as a direct result of the external environment.

The undersigned hereby request that the impact on the sector is recognised and more resources made available to local grassroots groups and organisations in the face of these future challenges.