About us

Inform. Support.
Influence.

We aim to meet the needs of individuals, communities and the voluntary sector by sharing information, providing support and influencing the development of services and systems in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Our mission, vision and values

Forum is a voluntary and community sector umbrella organisation based in Hull and operating across Yorkshire and the Humber. We have offices in Hull, Halifax and Grimsby.

Our mission

To inform, support and influence the development of opportunities and services to reflect the needs of people, communities and the voluntary sector

Our vision

People, communities and the voluntary sector have the opportunities, support and services they need to thrive

Our values

  • Providing services that reflect the needs of our beneficiaries – based on listening, learning and working in a flexible way
  • Taking an empowering approach that recognises the skills, challenges and assets of individuals and communities
  • Being honest, transparent and accountable – including learning from our mistakes
  • Willing to challenge inequality and work constructively with stakeholders to reduce barriers
  • Being an inclusive and supportive employer that values its staff

We serve the community and voluntary sector through our many projects.

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Leadership Team

Business Support Team

VSI Alliance Calderdale Team

Sector Support North East Lincolnshire Team

Community Navigation Hull Team

Primary Care Link Workers Hull Team

Community Engagement Hull Team

Sector Connect Hull Team

Our funders

Our funders that continue to support us

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