AECVS plays a key role in supporting and developing the voluntary sector in Annandale & Eskdale – see our services below.
We also represent the interests of local groups in the Community Planning process, making sure the views of voluntary groups in Annandale & Eskdale are heard by partner agencies such as Dumfries & Galloway Council and Dumfries & Galloway Health Board. AECVS is the voluntary sector representative on Annandale & Eskdale Rural Partnership Joint Officer Group, and on the Executive Committee of Annandale & Eskdale Local Health Partnership.
Annandale & Eskdale CVS provides support services and resources for the local voluntary sector. These include:
- Funding Advice
- Good governance for Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Office Services
- Meeting room
- Training
Funding Advice
We can advise and help organisations to determine where to go for funding, and help with the completion of an application. In addition to a stock of application forms to major Funders (e.g. Awards for All) we have a programme in place called FUNDERFINDER which can more accurately match your needs with a funder. AECVS member groups can access Funderfinder at our offices, and use our funding guides for further information.
AECVS is an ambassador for Social Investment Scotland, and can advise social enterprise organisations on sources of financial support.
Contact the office on info@aecvs.org.uk for more details.
Good Governance for Voluntary and Community Organisations
AECVS can provide advice on:
- Organisational status, e.g. constitutions, company limited by guarantee, charitable status.
- Policies and procedures, eg. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Employment related policies.
- Managing grants; financial procedures; book-keeping; charity accounting.
- Recruitment and selection process.
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Office Services
We provide a range of office services, including:-
- photocopying, laminating, faxing;
- secretarial services eg. typing your CV, syllabus, business cards, etc;
- display of posters in our window for your coming events (A4 size);
- hire of display boards;
- signposting.
All at affordable prices – just call in and ask or contact us on admin@aecvs.org.uk
Meeting Room
Do you require a room for a meeting? We have one for hire, by appointment, between 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, which can seat up to a dozen people.
Contact admin@aecvs.org.uk to book.
Training
AECVS can provide a wide range of training opportunities to the voluntary sector. Our range of options include:
- Community Engagement
- Support for management committees on roles and responsibilities
- Good governance issues eg. reviewing a constitution
- Running effective meetings
- Managing your group
We can tailor training to suit your needs; contact our Manager on info@aecvs.org.uk
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