Organisational Development
- What can we do for you?
- Outreach Support (Upper & Lower Valley)
- Lower Valley Resource Centre
- BME Networks
- VAC Planning Toolkit

What can we do for you?
We can help you develop your group/organisation by providing advice & support around the following:
• Funding & Fundraising
• Setting up/ developing projects
• Responsibilities of trustees
• Constitutions
• Policies & Procedures
• Business Planning
• Financial issues
• Equal Opportunities
• Health & Safety

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Outreach Support (Upper & Lower Valley)

Do you need any support or advice on organisational development?

Please contact Mary Vadaie, who will be willing to come out to your organisation - tel: 01422 431097

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Lower Valley Resource Centre

  

Lower Valley Resource Base

(Brighouse Adult Education Centre)

 

IT Equipment for loan!

Free to Voluntary / Community Groups in the lower valley area of Calderdale

  

We have a variety of equipment that can be hired for free.

A returnable deposit will be required.

 

List of Equipment for loan:

 

Laptops, Digital Cameras, DVD Digital Camcorders, Camcorder tripod, Projectors, Ipods, colour Laser Printer (for use on-site) and much more!

 

The Resource Base is open every Monday 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

 

For more information on hiring equipment please contact Olivia Swingler at Voluntary Action Calderdale on 01422 348777

     

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BME NETWORKS

Calderdale BME Network was formally launched in May 2007 to support BME community and voluntary sector organisations and aims to act as their umbrella body in Calderdale.

Primarily, the BME Network provides a means for BME voluntary and community groups to unite, develop a single voice, and influence decision-makers locally and regionally. It also aims to help BME community groups build capacity through sharing information about consultations and developments with other voluntary and statutory partners.

The Network aims to help BME community groups to further develop and grow by: providing groups with information on funding opportunities; supporting with funding applications and providing training to groups/individuals.


At the most recent meeting, 9 groups attended and the main topic of discussion revolved around how to engage more groups in the Network - particularly those in Elland and Todmorden. We also looked at having meetings every 8 weeks and at different locations throughout Calderdale.

Future agendas will focus on BME representation on various boards, committees, forums and networks across Calderdale, with the aim of identifying where BME representation is lacking, so we can address these areas. We’ll also be looking at the need to elect/appoint BME community representatives

Are you an existing or emerging BME group in Calderdale who would like to be part of the Calderdale BME Network? If yes, please contact Arshad Khan - Development Worker, on 07837 865 070or email arshad.khan@cvac.org.uk

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