Charity Governance Code
The code was updated in 2020 and contains plenty of good advice around governance. Although aimed at charities, the principles and practices in the code are applicable to any kind of voluntary organisation – they provide an extensive checklist to make sure your organisation is open, honest and well-governed. In a short online presentation, Voluntary […]
Help with engagement
‘Engaging is key’ is the title of a short presentation, the latest video uploaded to the VAS YouTube channel. Recorded at the January VAS-LIVE Zoom broadcast, VAS team member Jol Rose talks about how to engage effectively. The presentation covers topics including setting goals, good communication and building relationships. With ever more organisations looking to […]
Voluntary Sector Support Required
Voluntary Sector Support Required In these unprecedented times the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) health and care providers are reaching out to their local voluntary partners to help them meet the increasing demands on services as a result of Covid-19 and the increasing number of existing NHS staff currently unwell, isolating or shielding at this […]
Introducing our new tutor for Autumn
Introducing our new tutor for Autumn Kate Rowe is a facilitator, leader and manager, with over 30 years’ experience of working in community settings. She continues to find creative and positive ways to help people find a voice and brings her skills as an active listener, a clear communicator and an enabling facilitator. Kate has […]
New online network and help for Swindon local groups
New online network and help for Swindon local groups Local charities and voluntary groups around Swindon are facing tough times. Lockdown has meant a big loss of income for many organisations – just when their help and services are needed the most. Help is at hand from Voluntary Action Swindon – usually know as VAS […]
Council launches borough-wide campaign to keep all residents safe from COVID
Council launches borough-wide campaign to keep all residents safe from COVID ‘Swindon: It’s up to all of us’ is the headline call to action of a new town-wide communications campaign launched today (12 August) to reinforce a number of important public health messages to Swindon residents. The campaign is urging all individuals in the town […]
Could You spot a loan shark?
Could you spot a loan shark? Free online 45 minute Training Seminars (live, trainer-led training sessions) This session explains who Stop Loan Sharks are, what they do, how they do it and how they can work together to help victims of illegal lenders. These sessions will take place during July and August on the following […]
