Social Sector Innovation WBOP Charitable Trust

The Social Sector Innovation Western Bay of Plenty Charitable Trust (SSIT), trading as Socia Link, was established in 2012 following conversations with the wider network of social organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty. The sector sought a vehicle to facilitate capability and capacity building within the sector, to provide a collective social sector voice and become more connected to and valued in community, city and regional decision making. The need for a well-connected social sector· was also recognised by SmartGrowth as critical to sub-regional wellbeing, community building and to support a sustainable economy. Our vision is "a thriving social and community sector improving Western Bay of Plenty communities". Socialink's purpose is to strengthen community organisations to build and empower the social and community sector. Socialink's strategic themes are: Build the Sector, Empower the Sector, Serve the Sector.