‘Development Support’ covers all elements of essential advice, information, and guidance for VCSE organisations, big and small; helping organisations to make positive changes, so that they can effectively and efficiently meet their objectives.
Examples of the support we can provide include:
- Governance:
- How to set up a new organisation and find the right legal structure for you.
- Compliance:
- Clarifying the legal obligations of your trustees, management, staff and volunteers in your organisation.
- Creating or amending the policies and procedures that you need to operate and deliver your services legally and effectively.
- Funding and Finance:
- How to find and apply for funding opportunities and grants. How to fundraise and manage your donations.
- What budgeting skills you need or can utilise.
- The finance management options that are suitable for your organisation.
- Business Planning:
- Creating a realistic business plan to ensure your organisation is sustainable, can operate efficiently and show how you will meet your charitable objectives.
- Human Resources:
- How you can recruit, train, retain, and develop your valuable staff and volunteers.
- Creating suitable policies and procedures to ensure all your legal obligations are met.
- Community Engagement:
- How to reach out to communities and your beneficiaries.
- How to find your target audience.
- How to build your audience and keep them engaged.
- Performance Management and Evaluation:
- Clarifying your intended outcomes.
- Measuring your impact on your beneficiaries and in the community.
- Commissioning and Procurement:
- How to engage with commissioners and win contracts.
- Understanding the procurement process and writing tender applications.
- Networking and Collaboration:
- How to connect with other organisations so you can learn from each other and work together for the good of the community.
- How to engage effectively with community panels, health and community leaders, and local authorities.
- How you can become a part of something bigger through connections with statutory bodies.