Information and resource sheets are split up into our main areas of work and are published as PDFs (most computers have Adobe Reader, the software used to open and read PDFs installed when you buy them - however if you have any problem opening any of these sheets you can download the software free of charge). Use the navigation controls on the left hand side of the screen for more detailed information on any of these areas of work.

Volunteering

In March 2007 the Volunteer Centre produced a series of Information Sheets on the setting up and managing of a volunteer programme, and the recruitment and development of volunteers and trustees. These are available as PDFs::

• Creating Volunteer Roles (1)
• Writing a Volunteer Policy (2)
• Volunteer Risk Assessments (3)
• Volunteer Insurance (4)
• Marketing your Volunteering Opportunities (5)  
• Recruiting Volunteers (6)
• Recruiting Trustees (7)
• Induction of Volunteers (9)
• Dealing with Volunteer Problems (10)
• Volunteer Expenses (11)
• Volunteering and State Benefits (12)
• Useful Resources for Trustees (13)
• Setting Up and Managing a Volunteer Programme (14)

Funding

The Funding Advice Service has produced a series of Information Sheets providing information on the different types of grants available, good practice when applying for funding and sustainable fundraising:

• Developing a Sustainable Fundraising Strategy (1)
• Identifying Funding for your Organisation (2)
• Making a Successful Application (3)
• Grant Schemes in South Bedfordshire (4)
• Local Government Grants (5)
• Local Trusts and Foundations (6)
• National Lottery Funding Streams (7)
• Introduction to Social Enterprise (8)
• Environmental Grants (9)
• Full Cost Recovery (10)
• Budgeting (11)
• Funding for Places of Worship (12)
• Social Enterprise Resources (1)

Developing Your Organisation

Support for Trustees

• Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees (1)
• Induction of New Trustees (2)
• Recruiting Trustees (3)
• Trustee Liability- and how to reduce the risks (4)
• Resource Sheet for Trustees

Training

• Learning and Skills Development

Partnerships and Public Policy

• Meeting the Social Infrastructure needs of New Communities
  See aslo our pages on Housing Growth
• ChangeUp – The Capacity Building and Infrastructure Framework for the Voluntary and Community Sector

Resource Sheets and Directories of Local Groups

• Working with the Media (R1)
• Free or Low Cost ICT Solutions (R2)
• Organisations Dealing with Older People’s Issues (1)
• Environment, Conservation and Sustainable Development Directory (2)
• Venues and Halls for Hire Directory  (3)
• Voluntary and Community Organisations Operating in Downside (4)
• Voluntary and Community Organisations Operating in Parkside and Tithe Farm (5)