The VISIBLE Framework

The quality assurance framework will build on existing good practice and experience, in particular the VISIBLE approach developed by Community Matters, with whom it will work closely.  VISIBLE was developed specifically for use by locally based, community organisations. It is endorsed by the Charity Commission and the Local Government Association and the Office of the Third Sector.

The VISIBLE framework is:
           a VOICE to represent issues of local concern
         an INDEPENDENT and Politically neutral organisation
           a SERVICE provider for local people
          an INITIATOR of projects to meet locally identified need
            a BUILDER of partnerships with other local organisations and groups
 a strong LOCAL network of people and organisations
a way to ENGAGE local people to become active in their communities

Further details can be found on the VISIBLE site: www.visiblecommunities.org.uk