About us
By embracing collaboration, equity, and trust, we work alongside the voluntary and community sector to create a thriving, inclusive Sheffield.
Voluntary Action Sheffield is made up of people who care about making a difference and want to leverage their understanding, experience and any position or privilege to support others.
We’re a values led organisation dedicated to delivering our purpose of supporting people, communities and the Voluntary Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector (VCFSE) to lead positive change – change that really matters to local people and will help them get the best results now and in the future.
Our staff, volunteers and trustees bring a wealth of skills knowledge and experience to their work, alongside a continual willingness to learn.
This is a time of development at VAS as we continue to move towards greater distributed power and responsibility, where we encourage our team in any grade or role to be a leader in facilitating positive change which helps us recognise our vision:
People in Sheffield have the opportunity to live healthy, fulfilling lives, reach their potential, and thrive equally.
We are ambitious and optimistic – we love Sheffield and want it to be a great and welcoming city. While there is much to celebrate, we recognise that support and services do not work for all people within our communities. We recognise inequalities maintain poverty and injustice, and we work to address not just the symptoms but the systems which continue inequalities, We work for positive change led by communities, change that really matters to local people.
Equity and Social Justice
We are committed to embracing diversity and rejecting all forms of discrimination. Every voice matters, and we deeply value the unique perspectives and contributions within our communities.
By prioritising those whose voices have gone unheard, we work in partnership to create solutions that genuinely address the needs and aspirations of everyone.
Trust and Mutual Respect
We are committed to fostering trust and mutual respect, understanding the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their lives and decisions. By creating an environment where everyone feels heard and valued, we work together to support people in shaping their futures.
In this community, agency thrives, and every voice plays a part in driving meaningful change.
Partnership
We believe that our vision and mission can only be achieved through genuine collaboration.
By fostering trust, actively listening, and showing respect for one another, we create strong partnerships that drive meaningful change. We can harness our collective strengths to build a brighter future for our communities.
The power within people, communities, and the VCS
At VAS, we recognise the incredible power that resides within individuals, communities, and the VCS. We stand in solidarity with those experiencing poverty and injustice, understanding that real change comes from within.
By valuing the expertise and assets present in our communities, we work to uplift and empower those whose voices have often gone unheard.