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Chairing a meeting
This information sheet looks at what chairing a meeting involves, and how to do it. There are some useful tips and advice to help improve and develop your chairing skills. What makes a good chair? A good chair helps the meeting to run smoothly and efficiently. The person who chairs a meeting can sometimes be referred to as the ‘facilitator’. They will make sure that: all the business is discussed everyone’s views are heard clear decisions are rea…
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. …
Paper and card
Our paper stock does vary a bit from time to time but in general we have the following paper and card available. Recycled paper can’t be used in our laser copier, but is fine for use on our copyprinters. If you know you are going to need a lot of paper, let us know in advance so that we can make sure we have enough in stock for you. A4 80g (standard paper) Non-recycled: White, Cream, Light purple, Pale yellow, Bright yellow, Golden yellow, Red, B…
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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 …
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…
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…