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Support for Groups

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Within Support for Groups:

VODA can offer support, advice and training to your VCSE group at every stage of its development, from starting up and running well to raising money and planning for the future.

In This Section

Setting up

Explore what kind of group you want to set up, how you want to develop the constitution and the legal issues you need to know.

Running Your Group

Everything from how to hold effective meetings and running an AGM, to writing a business plan and employing a worker.

Governing Your Group

The roles of different committee members, what it means to be a charity trustee and general governance advice.

Organisation Health Check

A Health Check Tool for organisations to help you asses what your organisation is doing well and any areas for improvement.

Policies and Procedures

Having the right policies and procedures in place is vital for an organisation’s development and sustainability.

Funding Advice

Support at every stage of the funding process.

Finance Matters

From general advice on budgets and cashflows to a dedicated, great value payroll service.

How to Support Your Volunteers

if you would like to, or already involve volunteers, our Volunteer Centre can support you.

Flexible Working Room Hire Breakout Rooms Meeting Spaces Easy Access Support Incubator Space

The Spirit of North Tyneside

Community Sector Hub

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