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Regular briefings and updates on key issues affecting health and social care providers
About us
Through the contribution of our members, VODG forms part of a community of more than 100 values-based organisations that play a vital role in supporting more than a million disabled people to live full independent lives. VODG believes that an ambitious, trusted and vibrant voluntary sector that works together plays a unique role in achieving this aim.
Member Benefits
Membership of VODG is open to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that provide services to disabled people
Members-only Meetings
Invited to all VODG meetings including the annual dinner and conference
Influence Policy and Practice
VODG members inform policy making, systems design and best practice across the sector.
Specialist Advice
Members can access professional advice from our investors who work collaboratively with VODG and members.
Weekly Brief
The weekly brief is a valued VODG member benefit, providing regular news and updates on key issues of policy and practice.
Professional Networks
VODG’s unrivalled professional networks are chaired by leaders from across our membership.
Online Forums
The VODG professional network online forums are a leading online community within the sector.
Annual Conference
The VODG annual conference provides members with an invaluable opportunity to engage around topical strategic issues.
Projects
With opportunities to participate in projects and programmes delivered by VODG, our members can share their expertise and contribute to positive developments in the sector.
Special Interest Groups
Special interest groups (SIGs) foster collaboration between members on specific issues or areas of delivery.
Intelligence Gathering
VODG is a central point of contact for government, regulators, policy makers, and other organisations and provides members with the inside track on sector developments.
Collective Voice
VODG offers a powerful collective voice to government, local decision makers and in the media.
Feedback
VODG values member feedback and invites members to submit feedback on issues so we can continue to be responsive to members’ needs and requirements.
Member Directory
VODG’s online member directory provides additional visibility and prominence in being part of a values based group of voluntary sector organisations.
2026 CEO Annual Conference
Taking place 3 June 2026 at Eastside Rooms in central Birmingham, this flagship event, which attracts prominent speakers and sponsors, offers chief executives, trustees, and senior directors a valuable and engaging opportunity to meet face-to-face. It provides a platform to deepen understanding of shared interests and collaboratively explore ways to positively influence the environment in which our members function.
Member Views
We are a long-standing member and supporter of VODG, and our affiliation brings us many benefits. VODG are always quick to respond to any sector issues, listen to their members and offer many opportunities for members to connect with one another to share experiences, both the good and the bad. We work in a sector that is not without its challenges and that opportunity to connect with others is so important.
Good conversation, good company, and plenty to reflect on. I’m leaving inspired and even more committed to building a better world for disabled people—knowing that so many dedicated teams across our sector are enriching lives every day. I’m grateful to be part of a community like VODG.
Being a member of VODG has been so valuable for Milestones over the past few years, as we work through such difficult times in social care. Membership provides an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas in a safe environment with people who understand the difficulties we face while remaining dedicated to delivering excellent services for the people we support. I have greatly appreciated the rapid response from the central team to many key issues as they have arisen, particularly over the past year.
Being a member of VODG enables me to connect with colleagues doing similar work, to share experiences and to problem-solve together. There is a lot to keep up with and VODG helps me do that, and not just me - all of my colleagues across Sense too.
VODG offers me a great opportunity to meet and discuss sector issues with fellow CEOs. Also, it provides expert knowledge and advice for all the directorates, from finance and people to housing and operations. It's great to be provided with a sector round up and also to be able to contemplate wider issues that VODG can take forward with an impactful voice.
We have benefited significantly from our VODG membership, whether it be keeping up to date with policy, regulatory or sector news, gaining insight and knowledge on specific areas of interest, building new connections and relationships, or collaborating on campaigns that champion our purpose.”
We discuss so much together, and it reminds me how important it is to step back and connect. Leadership can be lonely, but networks like VODG offer vital peer support and inspiring conversations that help us learn, develop, and make a greater impact.
As a local organisation, our membership of VODG connects us to a much bigger picture. It helps keeps us informed of the latest policy developments, connects us with like-minded organisations, but perhaps more importantly helps to amplify our voice at a local and national level.
VODG is a network of non-profit providers that offers support services for people with a disability. The organisation is known for its progressive and values-based approach. We have benefited greatly from VODG's support, which includes providing us with much-needed information, policy briefings, and networking events. These resources have helped us become better informed and feel more connected to our colleagues and the sector. We are proud to be a member of VODG, an organisation that does great work!
We decided to join VODG a couple of years ago because it was apparent that it was leading the sector in terms of high quality support, influencing, advice, guidance and promoting best practise. The opportunities to connect with other VODG CEOs has been invaluable and truly shows that we are stronger if we work together.
I am a member of VODG because it enables me to meet, learn from, and share best practices with other CEOs and a wide range of organisations. As a CEO, you can often feel isolated in your role, so being part of VODG provides a network of support from other CEOs within the sector facing the same daily challenges.
VODG has supported Aurora Nexus by sharing best practices from many member organisations. At times, this information has proven invaluable when dealing with the challenges we are all facing as a sector, and it is always reassuring to know we are not alone!
I have been a member of VODG in a previous organisation and both the organisation and myself benefitted greatly being able to gain information on current issues within health and social care and be involved in debate and discussions that can influence best practice and inform change. When I became a CEO of the organisation I am currently working for it was key for me to re-join VODG . Not just for me however but all of the senior management team have expressed how useful our membership is and how we are more externally focused than before .
It is a privilege to be part of such open collaboration and shared learning, helping all our organisations improve. Together, through VODG membership, our collective impact for disabled people, their carers, and families can only grow stronger.
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Through the contribution of our members, VODG forms part of a community of more than 100 values-based organisations, that play a vital role in supporting more than a million disabled adults and children to live full independent lives.
Professional Networks
VODG’s unrivalled professional networks are chaired by leaders from across our membership.
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