Information
This page contains items of general interest to the voluntary sector. Further information relating to specific areas of interest are included in the 'Networks' pages (go to 'Networks' and then select a category from the list on the left of the page) and on the 'Volunteering' page. BCVS is grateful to the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service which provides much of this material. Please also note the contents of our 'legal disclaimer'.
We also have an e-alert system to notify groups of information that may be of general interest to the voluntary sector, this may be offers of help, job vacancies or details of forth coming events. To register for this FREE service please email us at networks@bournemouthcvs.org.uk stating in the message subject 'general information e-alert'.
Bournemouth Voluntary Sector Survey
In January 2007, with the help of funding from the Safer and Stronger Communities Forum, Bournemouth CVS conducted a survey into the contribution made by the local voluntary sector to the local economy. This is an ongoing project and further editions were conducted in 2008 and 2009.
To download a copy of the reports please follow the links below:-
Bournemouth State of the Sector Survey 2008 (PDF/365KB)
Bournemouth State of the Voluntary Sector Survey 2007 (PDF/128KB)
Bournemouth State of the Voluntary Sector Survey 2006 (PDF/60KB)
We were also helped by funding from ChangeUp to extend the survey in relation to Children's and Young People's Groups.
Bournemouth State of the Sector Survey (Children's and Young People's Groups) 2008 (PDF/333KB)
In 2008 we compiled a seperate report relating specifically to the activies of the Volunteer Centre
Bournemouth Volunteer Centre Survey 2007 (PDF/157KB)
Evaluation of Advice and Information Service
BCVS launched its Advice and Information Service for Voluntary and Community groups in March 2005. The project was developed with funding from by the Big Lottery and the grant included provision for an independent evaluation at the end of the initial three year funding period.
BCVS commissioned the Evaluation Trust to carry out the evaluation. The report can be downloaded here.
Looking for Funding?
The Community Development Team at Bournemouth Council have produced a web-based funding research tool prividing information and links to several funding resources. To access this service please click here- Bournemouth 4 Community
Bournemouth Compact
Click here for further details of the Bournemouth Compact (PDF 2MB)
Bournemouth 2026
Bournemouth 2026 is the name of Bournemouth’s Local Strategic Partnership. It is called Bournemouth 2026 because in 2006 the partnership was consulted on a 20 year vision for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth 2026 is a partnership that brings together hundreds of people from voluntary, community and faith organisations, private companies and public services work together to improve the lives of people who live, work and visit the town.
By working together organisations can pool resources and expertise to achieve our goals.
Click here for further information on joining Bournemouth 2026 (PDF 123KB)
Tender for a Mental Health Service User Network for Bournemouth and Poole
Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, The Borough of Poole, Bournemouth Borough Council and NHS Bournemouth and Poole are seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations experienced in the provision of services to people with mental health conditions and/or the development of health related service user networks to fulfil the role of “Host” organisation to a Service User Network in Bournemouth and Poole.
The current funding for this service is £55,000 per annum
Expressions of Interest shall be received by Friday 21st August 2009
Tender Documents will be issued week ending Friday 28th August 2009
Completed Tender submissions should be returned no later than 2pm on
Friday 18th September 2009.
Website promoting mental health social inclusion in Bournemouth
Raisin is a website promoting mental health social inclusion in Bournemouth and the local area.
It provides local, up-to-date information on mental health & social inclusion, events, leisure, activities, rights, services, diet, exercise, employment, arts, medication, psychology and alternative therapies in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
Go to www.raisin.org.uk
