CVS - Mid & North Beds has built up a quite sizable library of information books on subjects relating to the Voluntary and Community Sector. The majority of these books can be loaned to voluntary and community groups who are members of CVS - Mid & North Beds. So contact CVS - Mid & North Beds on 0234 354366 to make your request or for information on any of the subjects listed below.

Fundraising Books

• Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2003-2004 (Not available for loan)
• Guides to the Major Trusts 2003-2004 - Volumes 1,2 & 3 (Not available for loan)
• A Guide to Local Trusts in the South of England 2002-2003 (Not available for loan)
• The Complete Fundraising Handbook
• Writing Better Fundraising Applications - A practical guide with worked examples and ideas for worksheets.
• The Guide to UK Company Giving
• Finding Company Sponsors for Good Causes
• A Guide to Funding from Government Departments & Agencies
• A Guide to European Union Funding for the Voluntary Sector
• The Youth Funding Guide
• The Sports Funding Guide
• The Arts Funding Guide
• The Schools Funding Guide
• Promoting Your Cause - A Guide to Fundraisers and Campaigners
• Tried and Tested Ideas for Local Fundraising Events
• Organising Special Events for Fundraising and Campaigning
• Building a Fundraising Database Using Your PC - A Step by Step Guide for Voluntary Organisations
• Avoiding the Wastepaper Basket - A Practical Guide for applying to Grant-Making Trusts
• Starter Guide - Effective Fundraising - An Informal Guide to getting donations and grants

Volunteering Books

• Recruiting Volunteers - Attracting the People You Need
• From the Top Down - The Executive Role in Volunteer Program Success
• Disability Equality in Volunteering
• The Good Practice Guide - For Everyone Who Works with Volunteers
• Safe & Alert - Good Practice Advice on Working in Vulnerable Situations
• The Volunteer Recruitment (& Membership Development) Book

Trustee Books

• The Good Trustee Guides
• The Effective Trustee - Part One: Roles and Responsibilities
• The Effective Trustee - Part Two: Aims and Resources
• The Effective Trustee - Part Three: Getting the Work Done
• Starter Guide - Charitable Status - A Practical Handbook
• Starter Guide - The Charity Treasurer's Handbook - An introduction to voluntary sector finance and accounting

Management Books

• Just About Managing? Effective Management for Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups
• Voluntary But Not Amateur - A Guide to the Law for Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups
• Managing People
• Managing Recruitment & Selection
• Essential Volunteer Management
• Developing Your Organisation
• The Complete Guide to Business and Strategic Management
• Tools for Tomorrow - A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning for Voluntary Organisations

Legal Books

• The Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook (Not available for loan)

Financial Management Books

• A Practical Guide to Financial Management
• A Practical Guide to VAT for Charities and Voluntary Organisations
• Funding Our Future: Understand and Allocate Costs

Quality Assurance Books

• Practical Monitoring and Evaluation - A Guide for Voluntary Organisations

Community Development Books

• Reference Manual for Community Organisation Advisors (Not available for loan)

Other Books

• The DIY Guide to Charity Newsletters for Charities, Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups
• Organising Local Events
• The Health & Safety Handbook for Voluntary & Community Organisations
• The Minute Taker's Handbook
• The Complete Membership Handbook - A guide to managing friends, members and supporters schemes

Many of the above books can be purchased from the:
Directory of Social Change