Development - FAQs

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A specialist helpline 0845 122 8621 and online service offers advice to the voluntary sector concerning aspects of human rights law.

Is there a specialist second tier organisation to support groups working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients?

If a group wishes to borrow a microphone, display boards, digital projector, video camera etc where can they go?

Sample employment policies, volunteering policies and all other policies that community and volunteering organisations might require.

My group needs an office or somewhere to meet.

This resource for voluntary and community groups has downloadable documents which are useful for groups.

Find out about training, events and other resources for women's groups in London.

Find out more about Social Enterprise.

All groups should have financial records.

The LBE website has information about starting, running and developing an organisation.

Statistics can be used to support funding applications

ARVAC's community research project will help small groups design a research project and acquire the necessary skills.

Many individuals are now asked to have a Criminal Records Bureau Check or Disclosure. The Charity Commission is asking some new groups for evidence of CRB checks.

Model constitutions on the internet.

This fact sheet tells you what you need to know.