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
- Information Services
- Office Services
- 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, Lloyds TSB) 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.
- Good practice issues, for example, equal opportunities, roles & responsibilities of committee members, charitable status and charity law
- Big Picture Quality Improvement Training. AECVS is a ‘Peer Supporter’ for the Big Picture process, and can advise groups on how to use this tool to improve their work, www.thebigpic.org.uk
- Managing grants; financial procedures
- Recruitment and selection process
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Information and Advice
We carry an extensive library of resources and newsletters, including annual reports, consultation documents, advice on community engagement, fundraising, health, management and training. If you need to access any of these details, please contact us and book some time in the meeting room. Office Services
We provide a range of office services, including black and white photocopying to A3, CV preparation, publishing, ring binding and laminating. We’re also happy to promote your event or services in our window displays (A4 size).
Just call in and ask or contact us on admin@aecvs.org.uk
Training
AECVS can provide a wide range of training opportunities to the voluntary sector. Our range of options include:
- Support for management committees on roles and responsibilities
- Good governance issues e.g. stakeholder satisfaction
- Taking effective meetings – role of chairperson and minute taker
We can tailor training to suit your needs; contact our Manager on info@aecvs.org.uk |
