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