Support groups and organisations

Support groups and organisations

Training and development for 3rd sector organisations

The Council fund the Community and Voluntary Sector Association (CaVSA) to provide a range of training for local 3rd sector organisations on a range of areas that help groups to develop and thrive.  Training subjects include:

  • Management Committee training
  • Writing successful funding applications
  • Financial management
  • Managing Change
  • Recruitment and retention of staff
  • Managing partnerships
  • Establishing a new voluntary or community group

How do I get on the 3rd Sector mailing list?

Register with the Community & Voluntary Sector Association(CaVSA). CaVSA keep a list of all known borough-based 3rd sector organisations and groups. Once registered with CaVSA you will receive a bi-monthly mailing, which includes the following:

  • Details of training available
  • Information on community events advertised by the voluntary sector

How do I find out what local groups are in the area?

CaVSA maintain a list of organisations registered by ward and sometimes by service areas also, available on their website: www.cavsa.org.uk  

Contact: CaVSA - 020 8748 6345 or info@cavsa.org.uk

Additional support and advice is available from other organisations, for example:

The Urban Partnership Group

The Urban Partnership Group (amalgamated with Blythe Neighbourhood Council in April 2008) has three centres in the Borough providing a range of services for residents, voluntary and community organisations. A holistic programme of services include:

  • Masbro Centre which provides a children centre and parenting services, youth and play schemes, adult learning and employment support, sports, arts, health and fitness, older people services and volunteering opportunities. Facilities for hire includes sports pitch, art, pottery and exhibition spaces, classrooms, gym and health and fitness studio. For more information contact Masbro on 020 7605 0800 or email luanna@upg.org.uk
  • Opportunities and First Base Centres on Uxbridge Road providing regeneration services for Borough residents and office space and training facilities for voluntary groups and social enterprises. Services available include CRB checks and office and training spaces(see below for further details). For more information contact Opportunities Centre on 020 8746 2120 or email andy@upg.org.uk

Please visit www.upg.org.uk for more information

Other groups and organisations:

H&F Volunteer Centre 
020 8741 9876

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Enquiries@hfvc.co.uk  

London Voluntary Sector Centre 
020 3349 8900 
Fax: 020 7253 0065 
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National Council for Voluntary Organisations 
0800 279 8798 
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The Charity Commission  
0845 300 0218 
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Companies House 
0870 3333636 
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Interchange 
020 7692 5800 
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Big Lottery Fund 
020 7842 400
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H&F Refugee Forum 
020 8748 3928 
www.hfrf.org.uk  Link opens in new window 
hfrefugeeforum@btconnect.com 

Page last updated: 28/10/2011