Between July 2021 and March 2023 Compass ran 20 procurement programmes on behalf of ELFT, with more than £11.7m funding awarded for 224 VCSE contracts and projects across the communities supported by the Trust.

Existing partnerships were celebrated and opportunities for further support promoted at a conference for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) hosted by Compass Wellbeing.

Nearly 300 people from across 13 London boroughs registered to take part in the 'Enhancing Delivery Leaders for Tomorrow' conference held at Old Town Hall, Stratford on July 4.

The event provided a networking opportunity for statutory, voluntary and community sector leaders across north and east London – with opportunities to meet in the same space, progress the joint working agenda and build and develop alliances. 

The interactive forum also included breakout sessions and a bustling ‘marketplace’ where 14 organisations showcased their work. 

Themes included building resilience and building VCSE alliances to meet population needs. 

“The Compass team provide exceptional support for VCSE colleagues, who in turn provide exceptional leadership in delivering population health through innovative approaches in reducing inequalities which support NHS and social care,” said Dr Mohit Venkataram, Compass Wellbeing chief executive and ELFT executive director of commercial development, who was also a speaker at the conference. 

Compass Wellbeing works to bridge the gap between VCSEs and healthcare services by building capacity in the sector, improving the ability of VCSEs to engage with the Trust, and facilitating partnership working.