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We have co-ordinated the information available across our members into one comprehensive set of step-by-step factsheets.  Each factsheet is no longer than two double-sided sheets of A4 and has been created to provide a basic starting point for the voluntary and community organisations across Greater Manchester on some key areas of support.  Short guides may be slightly longer.  We hope you will find them useful.  

Starting up
How to start up a new voluntary and community group	Legal Structures
Social Enterprise	Governing document (or constitution)
Committees, board of directors or trustees	Registering for Charitable Status
Business Planning	Cash flow forecasts and Budgeting
Financial Management	Sustainability in the work place
Charities and VAT

Managing and developing your organisation
Accessible employment and services	Policies and Procedures
Equal Opportunities policy	Health and Safety
Insurance	Human Resources and employment
Employment Contracts	Safeguarding children and young people UPDATED
Safe recruiting and staffing for children and young people	Managing a community building
Coaching and mentoring	Action Learning (short guide)
Work shadowing

Example policies - A bank of example policies that you might find useful are available from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) - click here for external link

Funding
Getting ready for funding	Overview of Funding Sources
National Lottery Funding	Public Sector Contracts
Funding from Trusts and Foundations	Funding and Support from Businesses
Community fundraising	Getting ready for trade
Getting ready for loans	Getting things for free
Using funders' guidelines	Top ten reasons for rejection
Successful funding applications	Evidencing the need
Managing your grant	Collaborative bids and partnership working
Quality Assurance systems

Marketing, communications and events
Communications and marketing strategy	Marketing tips for newsletters and publicity
Social Media	Data Protection
Accessible websites, newsletters and publicity	Accessible events and catering
Events - licences and legislation	Holding an AGM
Tips for Press releases	How to set up a website
How to choose your web host

Volunteering
Volunteer Screening and CRB checks	Volunteer Recruitment and selection
Managing volunteers

Research, policy and partnerships
Equality law and legislation	How to benefit from collaborative working
Local statistics and where to find them	How to engage with parliament

 

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Greater Manchester Voluntary Sector Support - Information, advice and guidance to help you set up, develop and grow

Last updated: 1st November 2011