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VAC is a charity championing, supporting and strengthening the positive impact of the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector on local lives and communities.
Based in Calderdale, VAC supports VCSE organisations across Calderdale and Kirklees.
VAC is a charity championing, supporting and strengthening the positive impact of the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector on local lives and communities.
Based in Calderdale, VAC supports VCSE organisations across Calderdale and Kirklees.
Download a copy of the Calderdale VCSE Strategy 2024 – 2029
Download a copy of the Calderdale VCSE Directory 2026
AkroydA welcoming office space perfect for small meetings and discussions. Featuring two comfortable couches and a desk with an office chair, this room offers a relaxed yet professional atmosphere.Capacity: Up to 4 PeopleBrontëPerfect for training sessions, this space features whiteboard facilities and cutting-edge i3TOUCH hybrid technology.Capacity: Up to 10 PeopleCockroftA dedicated office space ideal for solo work or one-on-one meetings. With a spacious desk and all the essential office amenities, it provides the perfect environment for focused productivity.Capacity: Up to 3 PeopleFieldenA small meeting room equipped with a flipchart, chalkboard, and i3TOUCH hybrid technology. Ideal for brainstorming sessions, team collaborations and hybrid meetings. Capacity: Up to 10 PeopleListerEquipped with flipchart facilities and i3TOUCH hybrid technology, it supports both in-person and virtual collaboration. Capacity: Up to 8 PeopleThe Counselling RoomA comfortable and private room designed for one-on-one meetings — ideal for confidential discussions.Capacity: Up to 2 peopleWainhouseA fully equipped, large training room with i3TOUCH hybrid technology and flipchart facilities. Ideal for training and conferences.Capacity: Up to 22 (theatre style) Up to 18 (tabled)WilsonEquipped with flipchart facilities and i3TOUCH hybrid technology, it supports both in-person and virtual collaboration. Capacity: Up to 12 People
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You will receive a VAC Member welcome pack with useful information on getting the most out of your membership and a few extra treats!
Every member of VAC will be invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and has voting rights for resolutions and proposals either in person or by proxy.
When you sign up to be a VAC Member, you will be assigned a Go-To Contact from the VAC team.
They will be your main point of contact for your membership, helping to answer questions and signposting you to the right place within VAC and/or our partnerships.
We want the VAC membership offer to be responsive to the needs of our members. Member check ins keep us up to date on your organisation’s news and developments but also on any challenges or support gaps that may be affecting the VCSE sector.
The information we receive during our member check ins will highlight trends and challenges that we can then explore support and solutions for via our membership offer and partnerships with local providers and authorities.
To support VAC members to feel connected and informed, we have created a unique Member Area on the VAC Website.
The online dashboard will keep you and your colleagues up to date on the latest member opportunities, training and news.
The Member Area also has a forum function, allowing VAC Member organisations to interact and support each other.
A quarterly newsletter to keep our members up to date on not only VAC Membership updates and opportunities but also specifically created content on topics of interest to the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
The Bimonthly Member Network is for VAC Members to connect with other VAC Members!
A perfect opportunity to support one another, find out about other local services and explore new collaborative opportunities and partnerships with fellow VAC members.
40% Discount on VAC Room Hire – We offer a range of flexible rooms for hire located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Our rooms include a fully equipped, large training room with SMART board and flipchart facilities seating up to 25 theatre style, two smaller meeting rooms seating up to 12 and a small office with computer facilities suitable for one-to-one meetings or rent-a-desk.
25% Discount on Virtual Office – Perfect for start ups or smaller organisations, our Virtual Office service offers a postal address, pigeonhole and reception facilities.
25% Discount on ID Badge Printing – Competitively priced to accommodate for smaller orders, our in-house ID Badge service supports both design and printing.
Based on feedback and insight we gain from our members, our training and events offer will complement local infrastructure support training programmes.
All sessions are cost effective and VCSE sector driven. As a VAC + Member, you will receive a considerable discount on all VAC Training and Events.
You will receive a VAC Member welcome pack with useful information on getting the most out of your membership and a few extra treats!
Every member of VAC will be invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and has voting rights for resolutions and proposals either in person or by proxy.
When you sign up to be a VAC Member, you will be assigned a Go-To Contact from the VAC team.
They will be your main point of contact for your membership, helping to answer questions and signposting you to the right place within VAC and/or our partnerships.
We want the VAC membership offer to be responsive to the needs of our members. Member check ins keep us up to date on your organisation’s news and developments but also on any challenges or support gaps that may be affecting the VCSE sector.
The information we receive during our member check ins will highlight trends and challenges that we can then explore support and solutions for via our membership offer and partnerships with local providers and authorities.
To support VAC members to feel connected and informed, we have created a unique Member Area on the VAC Website.
The online dashboard will keep you and your colleagues up to date on the latest member opportunities, training and news.
The Member Area also has a forum function, allowing VAC Member organisations to interact and support each other.
A quarterly newsletter to keep our members up to date on not only VAC Membership updates and opportunities but also specifically created content on topics of interest to the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
The Bimonthly Member Network is for VAC Members to connect with other VAC Members!
A perfect opportunity to support one another, find out about other local services and explore new collaborative opportunities and partnerships with fellow VAC members.
20% Discount on VAC Room Hire – We offer a range of flexible rooms for hire located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Our rooms include a fully equipped, large training room with SMART board and flipchart facilities seating up to 25 theatre style, two smaller meeting rooms seating up to 12 and a small office with computer facilities suitable for one-to-one meetings or rent-a-desk.
Competitive rate on ID Badge Printing – Competitively priced to accommodate for smaller orders, our in-house ID Badge service supports both design and printing.
Based on feedback and insight we gain from our members, our training and events offer will complement local infrastructure support training programmes.
All sessions are cost effective and VCSE sector driven.
