Information for community groups about criminal records checks for volunteers and employees. Safeguarding in your community group Quick Guide to DBS checking What is a DBS disclosure? Who must have a DBS check? (Regulated activity) Who else is eligible for a DBS check? (Non-regulated activity) Using an existing DBS certificate Using information from DBS checks How to apply for a DBS check DBS checks for asylum seekers and refugees Sharing informa…
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Equality and diversity policies for small groups
Planning and writing an equality and diversity policy for small volunteer-run community groups. An equality and diversity policy is simply a written agreement for your group about how you will avoid discriminating against people, and how you will create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for your members and service users. It will also help you to know how to manage a situation in which someone has been treated unfairly or disrespectfully within you…
Examination of accounts
Getting your group’s accounts independently examined: what it means, why you might want to do it, and how to go about it. Why is an independent examination of accounts useful for our group? It’s useful for a group to have its accounts looked at by someone who is not part of the group. It gives the whole group, and external organisations (funders, donors, etc), assurance that the group’s money is being well managed. The examiner’s report provides …
Event planning checklist
However big or small your event is going to be, planning it will follow the same general pattern – and you will want to avoid the same common pitfalls! 1. Make sure your objectives are clear Discuss what you want your event to achieve – will it raise the profile of your group? Will it bring people together? Are you aiming to raise money or just to have fun? Who are you hoping to attract to the event? Will there be activities for a range of differ…
Treasurer’s role
A step-by-step guide on how to be the treasurer for a community group. Includes basic principles of managing money, keeping track of cash and bank accounts, and sharing information with the rest of your group. As treasurer, you have day-to-day responsibility for looking after your group’s money. However, the committee as a whole is responsible for deciding how funds will be raised and spent. Your job is to keep accounts and report to the committe…
Your group’s money
Information and tips to help your whole committee take responsibility for looking after your group’s money. This is one of three information pages dealing with financial matters. The others are The role of the treasurer and Financial rules. Together, the three sheets aim to clarify who is responsible for what and give practical tips on handling money and book-keeping. This particular page looks at the importance of involving your group’s members …
Gatwick Airport Community Trust
Grants available for: community projects in areas affected by operations at Gatwick Airport Size of grants given: £250-£5000 Next deadline: To be announced, likely Spring 2025 Aims of Fund To support community projects that protect and enhance the social and environmental well-being of the community. Who can apply Groups based in their set area of benefit – these areas are listed on their website. How much and what can you apply for £250-£5,000. …
Getting a group started
First steps when thinking about starting a new group, and links to further information. What’s the first step? Just as there are many different reasons to form a group, there are many different types of group you could set up. It’s worth thinking about what kind of group you imagine it will be, as this may affect the order you do things in. For example, if you need to respond quickly to a proposal from the council that will affect your area, the …
Hiring equipment from the Resource Centre
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our equipment hire service. Go to our Equipment section to browse our equipment or make a booking. Frequently Asked Questions How has the service changed since 2021? Who can use the equipment hire service? How do we book equipment? How much is the deposit and when do you need it? When can we pick up the equipment? When can we return it? Is your equipment insured? Do you provide risk assessments…