… Publicity is an important part of running a group. It is the way you let people know what you are doing and how they can get involved. This section is full of information about how to publicise your group’s activities to your community and the public. …
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Organising events and activities
This section brings together practical information and advice to help you organise successful events and activities. Whatever your group is doing – from holding a summer fair to planning a conference, from organising an after-school club to gathering support for a campaign – we have tips and useful contacts to help you achieve your goals. Planning and organising events Practicalities of running an event Working with Children Running a Sports Grou…
Managing Money
It can really help your group to run smoothly if the financial side of things is well managed and carefully looked after. It is your whole group’s responsibility to do this – it’s important not to just leave it up to just one person. This section provides information to help your group to take shared responsibility for the finances. It outlines why it is important to be well organised about keeping track of your group’s money, and suggests strate…
Raising Money
Raising money for your group can feel like an endless task. However, raising money is always more successful if you know what you are raising the money for, and have a clear idea of how much you need. Plan your fundraising by making decisions in your group about what you actually want to do, and then work out how much these activities will cost. This will help you to decide how best to raise the money, and it will also mean that you don’t spend t…
Making your group work well
Community groups are most effective when it’s clear to everyone how things work and what they can do to contribute. You don’t need lots of complex policies and procedures, but it does help to put some things in writing so that everyone can see what’s been agreed. This section contains tips and advice to help your group run smoothly behind the scenes. Organising meetings Role of the management committee Publicity and communication Managing staff a…
Starting a group
This section provides advice about getting people involved in your group, deciding the purpose of your group, and agreeing a set of rules or principles that will govern your group. It provides practical information about things you may need to do, such as open a bank account and allocate roles in the group, and information about legal structures. First steps for new groups Choosing a legal structure Writing a constitution Opening a bank account S…
Opening a bank account
Running any group costs money, and it’s a good idea to start thinking at the beginning about where to get it from and how to look after it. As soon as your group has some money, it is a good idea to give someone responsibility for keeping track of it (the Treasurer). Having a group bank account is the best way to make sure the group’s money is kept safely. Most high street banks offer special accounts for community groups. You will need to have a…
Other useful items
… These handy bits and bobs are useful for all kinds of events, from jumble sales to movie nights. There is no limit on the number of items each group can hire from this section. The maximum hire period is two weeks. …
Games
… We have a range of indoor and outdoor games, including traditional pub games, giant board games, and indoor sports games like table football. These are great for kids clubs, Fun Days and fundraising events. Why not set up a games room at your fundraising event? To keep things simple, you could have a couple of people running the room and charge a small fee, such as £2 for entry. …