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Invitation to take out membership

We would like to invite you to become a Member of Voluntary and Community Action. We provide a range of services that seek to increase the quality, quantity, contribution and accessibility of voluntary and community action throughout Bedfordshire.

Membership is open to individuals and organisations that operate within Bedfordshire and support the promotion and development of local voluntary and community action.  It offers a range of benefits, including:

  • regular mailings and newsletters about developments within the voluntary and community sector, funding sources, training opportunities and lots more
  • an extensive programme of training workshops & events (free or at reduced fees for members)
  • free advice, guidance, information and consultancy on organisational development issues and the development of your own policies, activities and services
  • access to a substantial library of books, multi-media resources and other publications
  • assistance with the recruitment of volunteers
  • access to grants and funding advice
  • reduced charges for photocopying and document services, publications and equipment hire
  • nomination and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Membership runs from January to December each year [if you apply in October to December your membership will be extended until the 31 December of the following year].

To take out membership of Voluntary and Community Action please complete the

We hope you will find the benefits of membership attractive and that, by joining, you will contribute to the development of a strong and vibrant voluntary and community sector in Bedfordshire.


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Values Statement

Voluntary and Community Action is committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector in Bedfordshire by developing, enabling, promoting and supporting voluntary and community action. Our work is underpinned by our agreed Values Statement.

Membership rates

Our membership fees have been frozen at 2008 rates.

 

Membership Fee
for
2012

Voluntary Organisation, Community Group, Club or Society [with income of under £5,000 pa]

£24.55

Voluntary Organisation, Community Group, Club or Society [with income of £5,000 or more pa]

£30.70

Social Enterprise

£48.90

Parish Council 

£30.70

Public Sector Agency, Academic Institution or Partnership

£116.00

Business (excluding social enterprises)

£245.00

Individual

£24.55

 

As a charitable company limited by guarantee all Members are liable for any debts the company may have if it were to cease, up to a maximum of one pound.  This is quite common in this form of governance and something we need to draw to your attention.  However, we are a strong and vibrant organisation and have no plans to close down!


Voluntary and Community Action, Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA
Tel: 01525 850559, Fax: 01525 376281, mail@action-centralbeds.org.uk
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