Our Services

There are a wide range of services are made available to affiliated members of Preston CVS, including:

1) CVS News - produced quarterly, containing local and national information of interest to the voluntary and other sectors

2) Annual directory of voluntary organisations and community groups working in Preston

3) Funderfinder Service - a computer program helping groups to find potential funding sources.

4) Resource library

5) Funding: User Guide

6) Advice on employment issues

7) Consultation events

8) Training - e.g. Minute Taking, Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Equality and Diversity, First Aid, Health and Safety for Volunteers, Principles of Risk Assessment.

9) Briefing sessions - e.g. how to produce an annual report, business planning, criminal records bureau

10) Help with applications for funding

11) Information and support for charity trustees

12) Office services - e.g. photocopying, typing, laminating, binding

13) Mailshots on request

14) Desk top publishing - design posters, leaflets, tickets, etc

15) Office equipment - overhead projector, exhibition boards, flip charts, collecting tins, chairs, mobile ramp, laptop

16) Meeting Room/Interview Room