Formed in 2004, DACVS works to support the voluntary and community sector (VCS) develop and improve its contribution to the lives of citizens in the sub-region. The Partnership adopts the working principle of 'local focus, county voice.' This recognises the value and benefits of developing common policy positions at a strategic level while retaining local identity and meeting the diverse needs of the sub-region through local delivery. This commitment underpins the strategic objectives of DACVS. The aims of the DACVS are to provide: Effective representation of the voluntary and community sector at sub-regional level; A stronger well co-ordinated sub regional structure for other agencies to key into; A better informed sector at local level on sub regional issues and opportunities;