To involve the children’s voluntary, community and faith sector in the development of a Children’s Trusts approach across the sub region at a strategic level by linking to the five Every Child Matters outcomes, Local Children’s Safeguarding Boards.

This will be achieved by improving information sharing and supporting the participation of children, young people and families in the process by ensure prevention is embedded in all planning, commissioning and delivery.

To demonstrate and articulate the diversity of the sector.