Resources

Resources for the voluntary sector

The resources in this area are provided free of charge to help your organisation thrive and run more efficiently.

This section of the website is currently under review. We would like to make it more interactive for organisations and community groups. Please look out for updates soon.

FUNDING - resources and updates

What can we do for you, some examples…

• We can guide you through the basics of a business plan
• Advise how to put together a fundraising strategy
• Discuss the best ways to write a case for support (the reasons why you should get funded)
• Sign post you to the best grants to apply for
and work with you on how to work towards writing the application
• For small organisations we can write an application for grants of up to £5000.

We also run:
• Fundraisers Forums on specific topics,
• 121 surgeries where you can get advice and support not only from us but funders

Please either complete a Development Team Referral Form or check out our training and events calendar

VOLUNTEERING

• Advertising volunteer roles on the VAAC website. If you are looking for more volunteers for your organisation, our video shows you just how easy it is to advertise your roles on the dedicated volunteer search platform on our website. The service is free for all VAAC members, and once your roles are on the website, we will promote them locally for you in the press, on our social media and at events and meetings we attend.
• Our Volunteering Advisor Tracy is available to support you in your volunteer management. Please email Tracy if you have any questions or would like any help.

Sources of information and support around racist activity in our communities

Community Works has compiled a resource that provides local and national information for supporting each other and our communities following the recent unrest and riots that have taken place across the UK:
Sources of information and support around racist activity in our communities

In addition, please see some further resources that can be shared with clients and colleagues:

1. Sussex Police: Report a hate crime to Sussex Police
2. Mind: Racism and mental health – Mind
3. Racial Harassment Forum Third Party Reporting: 01273 234 017 / 07563 389 482 rhfbandh@gmail.com
4. Measuring Anti-Muslim Attack: https://tellmamauk.org
5. Islamophobia Response Unit: https://www.theiru.org.uk