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Resources and factsheets

The fact sheets listed below provide basic information on a variety of topics and will be generally applicable. They answer many of the initial questions that groups will have. If you need further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Starting Up

1a How to start up a new voluntary and community group    

1g Business planning

1b Legal structures

1h Cash Flow Forecasts and budgeting

1c Social Enterprise

1i Managing your finances

1d Governing document (or constitution) 

1j Sustainability in the workplace

1e Committees, board of directors or trustees

1k Charities and VAT

1f Registering for Charitable Status

  

 

Managing and Developing

2a Accessible employment and services 

2f Recruitment for charities - to follow

2b Policies and Procedures checklist

2g Employment contracts

2c Equal Opportunities policy

2h Safeguarding children and young people

2d Health and safety 

2i Safe recruiting and staffing for children and young people

2e Insurance

2j Managing a community building

 

Funding
3a Getting ready for funding

3j Getting things for free

3b Overview of funding sources

3k Using funders' guidelines 

3c National Lottery funding

 3l Top ten reasons for rejection

3d Public Sector Contracts

 3m Sucessful funding applications

3e Funding from trusts and foundations

 3n Evidencing the need  

3f Funding and support from businesses   

 3o Managing your grant

3g Community fundraising

 3p Collaborative bids and partnership working 

3h Getting ready to Trade

 3q Quality Assurance systems

3i Getting ready for loans

 3r Budgeting & Full Cost Recovery

 

Marketing, Communications and Events
4a Communications and marketing strategy

4g Events - licences and legislation
4b Marketing tips for newsletters and publicity

4h Holding an AGM

4c Social Media

4i Tips for Press releases 

4d How to set up a website

4j Data Protection

4e Accessible websites, newsletters and publicity   

4k How to write a newsletter

4f Accessible events and catering

  

 

Volunteering

5a Volunteer Screening and CRB checks   

5c Managing volunteers 
5b Volunteer Recruitment and selection   

 

Research, Policy and Partnerships

6a Equality law and legislation

 6c Local statistics and where to find them

6b How to benefit from collaborative working   

6d How to engage with parliament

 

Models, Policies and Procedures

The National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS) has produced model policies and procedures which groups can use and adapt to their own needs. The models are available at: NACVA Policies & Procedures

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