STRATEGIC PLAN 2009 – 2011

FIS Strategic Plan provides a framework for the Federation of Irish Societies (FIS) corporate and business planning. The activities outlined in the strategic action plan will develop FIS activities which work towards our vision of achieving social inclusion and equality for the Irish community in Britain.

Our Vision

To achieve a confident, healthy and empowered Irish community participating fully in a multi-cultural Britain.

Our Mission

To be a strong committed representative voice for the Irish community and to provide a comprehensive range of quality support  services to Irish organisations.

 Principles and values:

FIS seeks to underpin our work with key principles and values which will guide our strategic and business planning and support us in  our long term vision.

• We will strive towards genuine co-production of our services, working in partnership with our members to plan and review our  services and our model of support.
• We are committed to the highest levels of transparency and accountability to our funders, our members and our partners.
• We will be accessible and responsive to all those seeking our support and demonstrate our fundamental commitment to equality  and diversity.
• We will be innovative and open to change through a position of financial strength.
• We will strive to continuously improve our services focusing on quality as perceived by our members, partners and funders.
   

Strategic Aims

• To support, represent and develop the Irish voluntary and community sector in Britain.
• To ensure equality of opportunity and social inclusion for the Irish community and organisations which work with them.
• To develop partnerships across statutory, voluntary and corporate sectors and with other minority ethnic groups in identifying and addressing community issues.
• To promote and increase access to diversity in particular for young Irish people and those of mixed heritage in Irish Arts and cultural experiences.
• To ensure FIS maximised opportunities for financial viability and appropriate resources to successfully manage and develop the activities of the organisation including governance, management and administration.