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

Setting Up

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

Funding Advice

Support at every stage of the funding process, from developing a project plan and looking for suitable funders to putting together a strong application

Office and Other Services

Based at the Queen Alexandra Sixth Form College in North Shields, VODA can help you with a range of office, administration and promotional services

Governing your group

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

Finance Matters

Everything from general advice on budgets and cashflows to a dedicated, great value payroll service

Running your group

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

Involving Volunteers

Support to recruit, train and retain volunteers plus a range of useful resources