Membership Leaflet 2013

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A Quick Guide

A82 Partnership

VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER

MEMBERSHIP helping communities to help themselves


BECOME A MEMBER OF VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER, THE UMBRELLA GROUP SUPPORTING LOCHABER’S THIRD SECTOR Voluntary Action Lochaber is a key member of the Highland Third Sector Partnership. Together we make up one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Government, we exist to support, develop and engage in all charitable, volunteering and community based activity.

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER We work with individuals, organisations and communities to make Lochaber’s Third Sector stronger and more efficient. Our services are split into five groupings:

COMMUNITY ANCHOR | SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT The Community Anchor team work to develop Lochaber’s Third Sector and community capabilities: SUPPORTING/ DEVELOPING A STRONG THIRD SECTOR Our staff have years of collective experience in the Third Sector, and can offer face-to-face guidance on a range of issues, from governance to funding. SUPPORTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Looking to become less grant dependant? Need support and guidance on becoming a Social Enterprise? We are here to help. VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT We connect motivated volunteers with organisations that interest them, and can help organisations find volunteers. PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT Informing, communicating with and representing the Third Sector. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Find all the latest Third Sector news, funding, training and event information on our regularly updated website, use the Community Calendar to promote events and keep you and your team updated with our regular email updates. Can’t come and see us in person? Our online Community Toolkit gives you access to in depth Third Sector information and advice instantly. Voluntary Action Lochaber | Membership


AN DROCHAID | HOUSING THE SECTOR An Drochiad is Lochaber’s Third Sector ‘Hub’ and offers a range of administrative and office based services to people and organisations in Lochaber. • • • •

Professional and affordable meeting and conference facilities. Long term office space lets in the central Hub of Lochaber’s Third Sector. Printing, Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating, Franking and Comb-binding. Use of our Lotteries Licence for Raffles.

LEARNING CENTRE | INCREASE YOUR POTENTIAL Our SQA accredited Learning Centre offers a diverse range of training opportunities targeted specifically towards the needs of Third Sector organisations. From a basic minute-taking course to the Charities Evaluations Services PQASSO quality standard, we can help your organisation grow. COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY | CONTROL YOUR FINANCES Our highly qualified Community Accountancy team offer an affordable solution to keeping your books in order. We deliver independent verification of charity and non-charity accounts, year-end company accounts and Payroll administration. THE LIFESTYLES PROJECT | QUALITY HOUSING SUPPORT The LifeStyles Project delivers housing support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Lochaber Community.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Voluntary Action Lochaber have three types of annual membership: • Organisational Membership is open to all Third Sector groups based in, or working in the Lochaber area. [£15] • Associate Membership is open to organisations in the Public and Private Sector looking to support our work. [£20] • Individual Membership is open to individuals that support our work. [£10] Joining Voluntary Action Lochaber is easy and straightforward. Ask a member of staff for a membership application form, or visit www.valochaber.org/ membership 01397 706 044 | info@valochaber.org | www.valochaber.org


Become a member of Voluntary Action Lochaber, the umbrella group supporting Lochaber’s Third Sector.

SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Our experienced Community Anchor team are here to support your organisation whenever you need it. We can offer a wide range of advice and guidance, from governance to grant funding. The Community Anchor team also work to connect motivated volunteers with organisations that interest them, and can help organisations find volunteers.

HOUSING THE SECTOR An Drochiad is Lochaber’s Third Sector ‘Hub’ and offers a range of administrative and office based services to people and organisations in Lochaber.

INCREASE YOUR POTENTIAL Our SQA accredited Learning Centre offers a diverse range of training opportunities targeted specifically towards the needs of Third Sector organisations.

CONTROL YOUR FINANCES Our highly qualified Community Accountancy team offer an affordable solution to keeping your books in order.

QUALITY HOUSING SUPPORT The LifeStyles Project delivers housing support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Lochaber Community.

Voluntary Action Lochaber An Drochaid, Claggan Road Fort William, PH33 6PH Charitable Company Ltd. by Guarantee Scottish Charity Number: SC020740 Registered in Scotland No: 179048

w | www.valochaber.org e | info@valochaber.org t | 01397 706 044


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