Welcome to the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS website

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Please note: The information on these sheets have been updated as of June 2007, whilst every effort is made to ensure all information is correct, HRVCVS cannot be held liable for any errors or omission's.

	Introduction to CVS
	Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS Leaflet
	FunderFinder Information
	Information Available
	Resources Hyndburn
	Resources Ribble Valley

	SETTING UP AND RUNNING GROUPS

B	Setting up a Voluntary Group (leaflet)
B1	Setting up a Committee
B2	The Role of the Chairperson
B3	The Role of the Treasurer
B4	The Role of the Secretary
B5	The Role of the Publicity Officer
B5a	Publicity Material
B5b	How best to use the Local Media
B6	What is a Constitution
B6a	A Guide to Preparing a Constitution
B6b	A Model Constitution
B7	Being an Effective Group
B8	Press Releases
B9	An Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation for Voluntary and Community Groups
B10	Project Planning
B11	Recruiting Staff
B12	Being a Good Employer
B13	Business Planning
B14	Organising and Holding Events
B15	Marketing
B16	Management Committees
B17	Effective Meetings
B18	Quality Assurance (Good Practice)
B19	How to Produce an Annual Report
B20	Creating a Newsletter

	COMPACT / LSP INFORMATION

	Guide to getting involved in the Ribble Valley Local Strategic Partnership
	Guide to the Ribble Valley and Community Sector COMPACT

	COMMUNITY VENUES

C1	Community Venues in Hyndburn
C2	Vacant
C3	Community Buildings and Village Halls in the Ribble Valley (currently being updated)
C4	Probation Service and Community Punishment Scheme

	FINANCIAL MATTERS

D1	Opening a Bank or Building Society Account
D2	Managing Your Money
D3	Insurance
D4	Insurance Companies specialising in Insurance Cover for Voluntary, Community and Charitable Organisations
D5	Cashflow Forecast
D6	VAT and Charities / Voluntary Organisations
D7	Guide to Accounting and Bookeeping

	FUNDRAISING

F1	Fundraising for Small Groups
F2	Funding: Making Applications
F2a	Writing Better Fundraising Applications
F3	Applying to Charitable Trusts
F4	Preparing a Fundraising Strategy for Small Groups
F5	Lottery Grants for Local Groups - Awards For All
F6	A Funding Health Check for Small Groups
F6a	Funding Overview
F7	Small Grants from Trusts and Charities (Currently being updated)
F8	Small / Local Grants for Hyndburn Community Projects
F8a	Small / Local Grants for Ribble Valley Community Projects (Currently being updated)
F9	Funding Sources
F10	Intro to Putting a Funding Proposal or Application Together
F11	Intro to Putting a Basic Funding Budget Together
F12	Children's Fund Local Network / Childrens Fund Flyer (Currently being updated)
F13	Vacant
F14	Vacant
F14a	Vacant
F15	Vacant
F16	Local Area Councils Fund (Hyndburn)
F17	Mental Health Community Grants (Hyndburn)
F18	Fundraising Record Form for Small Groups No.1
F19	Vacant
F20	Funding for Youth Projects (Currently being updated)

	LEGAL

L1	Registering as a Company Limited by Guarantee
L2	Vacant
L3	Responsibilities of Charity Trustees
L4	Vacant
L5	Equal Opportunities
L6	Health & Safety
L7	Data Protection (Currently being updated)

	VOLUNTEERING

V1	Recruiting New Members & Volunteers – Advice for Tenants and Residents Associations
V2	Volunteer Recruitment – A Checklist of Ideas to Distribute Posters and Leaflets.
V3	Recognising and Rewarding Volunteers
V4	Employer Supported Volunteering/Employee Community Involvement
V5	How Employers/Employees can get involved
V6	Some ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’
V7	Criminal Record Checks for Volunteers
V8	Information for Volunteer Drivers
V9	Managing Volunteers
V10	Volunteer Policies
V11	Tips for Selecting and Recruiting Volunteers
V11a	Preparing for Interview
V12	Questions Volunteers Should Ask Groups Before Volunteering
V13	Guidelines for Referring Potential Volunteers with Support Needs