Welcome to the TSA website

This website contains information about the Third Sector Assembly in Cheshire West and Chester and how it works to represent the interests of the sector.  It also contains useful information on consultations, new policies and initiatives (national and local) and opportunities to work collaboratively.  The site also has links to a range of public and third sector bodies as well as to TSA representatives from the networks across West Cheshire.

You can download the latest version of TSA News Online - our interactive newsletter - by clicking on the "Download the latest newsletter" box above.

What is The Third Sector Assembly?

The Third Sector Assembly Cheshire West (TSA) was set up in 2008 as an association of independent third sector networks and organisations in the Cheshire West area. The TSA offers a recognised focal point - not just for partners wishing to engage with the sector, but also for the sector itself. It provides a forum for discussion, information exchange, mutual support, and co-ordination, dialogue and decision making on the “big issues” affecting the sector nationally, regionally and locally.

The Assembly aims to:

• Improve communication within the sector and between the sector and other sectors, partners and networks
• Enable the views of third sector organisations to be fully and effectively represented
• Develop new ways of working to achieve efficient and effective delivery of services to the people and communities we serve
• Ensure that the voice of the sector and its needs and aspirations are recognised by other sectors and partners.

See the About Us page for details of the Third Sector Assembly's Structure and Terms of Reference and the Management Group page for information on the TSA Management Group and how it works, network representation, TSA working groups and projects, and TSA meetings and events.  The Information page includes the TSA Co-ordinator reports, details of the West Cheshire Compact, general policy and funding information (including the latest Altogether Better information) and you can also access the most recent editions of TSA News Online here.

The Links page includes Useful Contacts and links to third sector networks in Cheshire West.  Use the Contact Us page to link directly to the TSA Co-ordinator's email address for further information.