FoLDA -
The Humber Federation of Local Development Agencies
East Riding Voluntary Action Services is a member of FoLDA
The vision of FoLDA is to meet the support needs of the voluntary sector in the Humber sub-region and thereby contribute to its success.
The purpose of the federation is …
to develop strategy, funding and delivery of infrastructure support to the sector
to act as the sub regional body for the sector, creating the link between local and regional bodies and seeking to influence the agenda at local, sub-regional, regional and national levels
to unlock new sources of funding for support of the sector for the benefit of local areas and to manage funding through the choice of an appropriate member organisation to be the accountable body
to build positive relationship with local statutory bodies
to review and refine priorities, in the light of experience, in order to create a long term strategy for infrastructure support and refine priorities, in the light of experience, in order to create a long term strategy for infrastructure support

Membership of FoLDA is by invitation to infrastructure organisations serving the voluntary and community sector in all areas of the Humber sub-region. Infrastructure organisations are those which provide support services, these are sometimes called umbrella or second tier organisations, their members are organisations rather than individuals and they may be generalist (eg a CVS) or specialist (eg supporting health organisations).
The other current members of FoLDA are:

	CERT specialises in innovating, managing and delivering job creation and community economic regeneration projects that raise the economic status of communities.
	The North Bank Forum is and Unbrella Organisation that gives help and support to Voluntary and Community groups throughout the Humber Sub Region
	The aim of HANA is to promote the well being of BME communities in the Humber sub-region, by providing a voice and advocate on their behalf and by representing their interests in a range of influential or decision-making contexts.
	VANEL develops, promotes, informs and supports the local voluntary, not-for-profit and charitable sector in North East Lincolnshire.

	HCVS is the umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations working in Hull. Hull CVS promotes and supports voluntary and community action in the city.
	The aim of HLC is to encourage and support learning in the Humber sub-region by making it easier to access and provide learning opportunities.
	HWRCC works to support rural communities in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. Its aim is to strengthen rural community life by offering information, advice, support and training.
	VANL offers help and advice to organisations and people working in the voluntary and community sector in North Lincolnshire