Latest issue, Spoke Magazine

The latest issue of Spoke, the magazine for and by the community and voluntary sector is now available at www.cvsectorforum.org.uk/spoke

The theme this issue is 'voice'. For most community groups, charities or social enterprises, bringing about change is an important part of their work. Lobbying, PR campaigns, representation or direct action are some of the methods used by seasoned campaigners to raise awareness and make their voices heard.

In a fast paced world, technology has become a necessary piece of kit, so we look at how it can be used easily and inexpensively to broaden our reach. The Best That You Can Do, our good practice guide, provides other tried and tested tips and ideas on how to get a message across. And we report on some local success stories.

Please take a moment to complete our short reader survey which can be downloaded and emailed back to katy@cvsectorforum.org.uk. As a new publication, we want to know if you like what we are doing and if so, which bits you like best. We'd also like to hear your ideas to help us improve.