Networks and
Forums

The Communities team is involved in and chairs a number of networks and forums in Salisbury focused on bringing organisations and people together to find solutions to issues, to look at partnership working opportunities and to ensure that people with skills and passion for community work can support one another to achieve great things for the City. Check out the networks and forums below.

Salisbury Sports and Activity Forum

This network of local sports clubs and associations, chaired by SCC Activities Leaders, works together to raise awareness of the key issues in sporting provision in the city and collaborates to provide funds for coaches, coach development sessions. https://www.facebook.com/SalisburySportsForum

Youth Provision Forum

This is a group of statutory and voluntary sector organisations providing activity, support and services for young people in Salisbury. Forum members seek to identify the issues and needs of young people in Salisbury and establishes working groups to find collaborative solutions.

The YOU Network

This brand-new initiative for 2024 is the work of the Youth Provision Forum. A network for organisations and groups providing spaces for young people from age 11 to 19 and up to 25 for adults with SEND. Open to activity providers, youth clubs, youth work organisations and pop-up youth events. For full details see our YOU Network page.

Salisbury Foodie Network

Chaired by the Area Board team from Wiltshire Council the Communities Team is a proud member of this group, representing Your Salisbury Pantry. Members include Salisbury Food Bank, Harnham Harvest Table and The Bemerton heath Community Fridge. The network aims to raise awareness of food poverty issues and the range of support available in Salisbury

Safer and Supportive Salisbury

Is a network of local people and organisations working together towards creating a safe, supportive and inclusive community for everyone who lives and works in the city. Led by a steering group, they undertake or facilitate action to influence and shape outcomes that foster a community spirit. Member organisations of the network agree to signpost and communicate good practice and research. https://safersalisbury.org.uk 

Disability Interest Group Salisbury

This Group was formed and is chaired by Kez Adey, local disability activist and advisor. Composed of between 8 and 12 people with lived experience of disability and chronic illness the group meets at the Bemerton Heath Centre and focus on key issues for disabled people and what they can do to inform others and make change.