Website of an independent network of community and voluntary sector groups in East Newcastle upon Tyne. Our mission is: “To improve the community’s role in developing local solutions to local problems”. We help the community and voluntary sector to deliver ‘local solutions to local problems’ and so participate as an equal partner in the regeneration of the area. We support and resource members of the network to ensure that they can make an informed and effective contribution to local governance. We provide a point of contact with local residents, community and voluntary sector groups and so facilitate effective community consultation and joint-working