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. To download a copy of the report please follow the link below:-
Bournemouth State of the Voluntary Sector Survey 2007 (PDF/60KB)
We were also helped by funding from ChangeUp to extend the survey in relation to Children's and Young People's Groups.
We will be following these surveys up with further work in 2008 and 2009.
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)
Train to Gain
Click here for further details on Train to Gain and the Third Sector (PDF 1.08MB)
NJC Pay Scales 2007/8 (PDF 12kb)
Support for trustees
The next meeting of the Bournemouth & Poole Trustees' Network will take place on 16th July 2008 and will focus on recruiting a representive board of trustees. If you are a trustee of a local charity or community group and would like to attend this meeting or if you would like to be kept informed of details of further events please e-mail david.leighton@bournemouthcvs.org.uk or telephone on 01202 466130
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
