Resources

Charity Builder UK - Recognising that small and medium-sized groups can find it difficult to comply with human resources and health & safety legislation, NAVCA partners, Tennyson Insurance, have launched Charity Builder UK (CBUK) an interactive web-based service that is free of charge to Bolton CVS members. CBUK will help local charities and community groups carry out key administrative tasks quickly and easily. To register go to www.charitybuilderuk.com.**

GMVSS Market Place - a buying group with access to suppliers and information for various goods and services.**

Good Governance - A code of good practice for trustees, published by a range of national charities.

Help During the Recession

lasa ICT Security Guide - This guide aims to provide practical guidance for voluntary staff who have responsibility for managing and securing ICT systems.

Insurance

Jargonbuster - A new website providing clear and simple definitions of some of the key terms used in the voluntary sector.

KIDS eLearning Programme - A free online training programme for any group working with children and young people, devised to help meet the challenge of Children's Workforce Development.

Links to National Organisations Supporting the Third Sector

Links to Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) in Greater Manchester

Links to Key Partner Agencies in Bolton

Local Strategies and Policy Documents

Local Venues

www.myukinfo.com This website, which provides information for migrant communities, particularly in relation to UK life, health services, housing, employment, etc. It is also available in a number of languages.

NJC Payscales - Many voluntary and community organisations use the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) pay scales. The current pay scales are available by clicking 2009/2010 NJC Payscales and also on the NAVCA website. Please note: No new payscales have been produced for 2010/2011 or 2011/12 and therefore the 2009/10 scales will apply.

Sandy Adirondack - This site includes a legal update service which will help your organisation keep up with changes in the law. There are direct links to government guidance, regulations and the legislation itself. You can also access earlier updates at the Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook page.

Writing a Constitution

** These services are only available to groups/organisations who are Bolton CVS members. Membership is free! To learn more about becoming a Bolton CVS Member visit the Become a Member page.