VCFSE Partnerships and Development Team
Natasha builds strong, meaningful partnerships that connect ideas, people and resources to drive positive change. She leads the VCFSE Partnerships and Development Team, working with people and organisations to strengthen and develop the sector by managing a range of networks, providing development support services for organisations and promoting learning and development through initiatives such as the Frontline Worker Wellbeing
With a background in research focused on issues of social exclusion, Natasha has dedicated her career to working alongside people and communities to ensure their voices are heard. She’s committed to using participatory approaches that empower individuals and support real action.
Get in touch if you’ve got an idea or just fancy a chat about making things happen, she’s always up for a conversation!
Shakila Sharif is the Workforce Development Lead at VAS, with over 25 years’ experience across teaching, training, youth and community work, policy, membership support, and project management.
She is committed to supporting people and communities to build their own capacity, and has consistently championed anti-racist practice and diversity throughout her career. Her experience spans the public and voluntary sectors at national, regional, and local levels.
After a career break for parenting, she returned to work through volunteering, which led to her current role at VAS. She continues to invest in her own development through training and leadership programmes.
At VAS, she focuses on sharing good practice, enabling peer support and access to resources, and encouraging ongoing learning and wellbeing across the voluntary and community sector.