Positive Play Activities Resource Bank
EBC was commissioned to create this resource bank as part of the work it delivered under a community development contract with Sunderland City Council focussing upon supporting organisations who were providing Positive Play Activities across the city. This page is a one-stop-shop of advice, information and guidance for all groups, particularly small grassroots organisations which are working with children and young people and which are looking for help in growing or becoming more sustainable. The resources will help you:
All the resources are free to download - but are subject to copyright. This means you can only use them to benefit your individual organisation and you must not use them for any commercial benefit other than supporting your organisation's sustainable development. We would ask that if you use these resources you acknowledge such use by referring to EBC's website as your source with the following words: Information and resources sourced from Education Business Connections Limited's website: www.ebcltd.org.uk/positiveplayresources.html We'd also like to here from you if you found them useful. Just email us at: info@ebcltd.org.uk or visit our Contacts Page. Downloadable Delights Planning Your Fundraising - How to make fundraising a continuous, successful process for your organisation. Business Planning for Voluntary Organisations - Avoid the 'fail to plan, plan to fail' syndrome with our top tips on what to include in your all important business plan. An Application Template - Key facts on what to include in a funding application when no application form is provided. Completing an Application - An easy-to-follow guide to how to successfully complete a funding application form. How to Cashflow Forecast - How to create a critical requirement for funders, a cash flow. 10 Top Tips for an Assessment - How to get ready for the assessement of your application. Preparing for an Assessment - Make sure everything goes smoothly when the assessor visits. An Assessor's Perspective - What they'll be looking for when they consider your application. After a Successful Application - They said yes... what to do next! Work That Trustee - How to get the most out of your most valuable assets, your Trustees. Sources of Support - Who you can apply to for help and support. Grants from Trustees and Charities - Advice on what they look for and how to attract backers for your plans. Sponsorship - Turning relationships into hard cash - how to do it. Event Fundraising - Easy steps to success with local fundraising.
To deliver the contract EBC called on the expertise of one of our key partners, Carol Meredith Carol's knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is extensive and draws on her experience of working with communities across the North East to evaluate projects. The experience of assessing a diversity of charitable organisations enables her to quickly assimilate the issues that affect community-based services. Carol's role as a trustee of two regional charities brings direct experience of governance, whilst her grantmaking background, including representation at national level for the Big Lottery Fund, brings an assessor's perspective to her work. She is an expert in:
The Social Investment Business - the successor to Futurebuilders - also has a range of resources which can help third sector organisations cope with challenging times. The Social Investment Business is the fastest growing social investor in the UK. It exists to help the third sector do more of what it does best – supporting people and communities most in need. We've included samples of their resources here for you to browse. Just click on the link to access the downloadable file. A guide to budgets and cash flow How to create a model cashflow forecast Top Tips on measuring your outcomes Top tips on successful tendering Top tips on commissioning at a local level The Social Investment Business is constantly offering new opportunities and providing new information, advice and help. Remember to visit the site regularly. http://www.thesocialinvestmentbusiness.org/resources/tips-and-how-to-guides/ Everything you need to know.......
We found a load of useful resources for VCS organisations about planning events, etc, from One NorthEast, the regional development agency. There's a comprehensive pack of handouts telling you everything you need to know about event management, marketing, PR, website and print product design, managing groups and event legal status of organisations in the Community Voluntary Sector. Visit our Everything You Need to Know page.
What EBC can offer you, your organisation, your volunteers and your communities:
Want to know more? We are always interested in forging new partnerships with organisations in the public, private and voluntary/community sectors. Please go to our EBC contacts page for ways to make that connection. You can also visit our online calendar page to view what's on - and if you'd like to see us in action please do contact us. Or perhaps find out more about our innovative activities by visiting our What We Offer page. Copyright EBC (2010-2012): All information stored in any form on this website about EBC projects, services and materials is the intellectual property of, and copyright to, EBC and must not be copied or reproduced without expressed consent from the EBC Chief Executive in written or electronic (email) form. Unit 22, North East BIC, Wearfield, Sunderland Enterprise Park (East), Sunderland, SR5 2TA, Tyne and Wear. Phone: (0191) 516 6411 Fax: (0191) 516 6412. Email: info@ebcltd.org.uk Alternative email: educationbusiness@hotmail.com |
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