VAC supports community groups in a number of ways. Below we have listed many of the areas we can help you with – whether you are just starting out or are already setup and need some advice on organisational development. If you can’t see what you need listed here, don’t worry, we can probably still […]
Toolkits and Resources
Through our projects and development work supporting groups we develop toolkits and resources that we think are helpful for other groups – and we want to share these with you too. Using the links below and the sidebar menu to the right-hand-side of this page, you can view or download a variety of useful resources […]
New Group Support
VAC helps turn ideas into realities by helping to setup and develop community groups that address local needs and challenges. Providing the organisation you want to setup or develop is either based in or mainly serves Camden residents, VAC offers free or low-cost, one-to-one advice and ongoing support. A range of support is on offer including help with: Clarifying project aims […]
Neighbourhood Projects
Save Money on Stationery Supplies
To benefit from the discounted terms we have negotiated for Stationery for groups in Camden just follow these easy steps: 3 easy steps to sign-up: Complete the credit account Credit Account Application Form and send by email to the address below. Quote ref: CAMDEN 100 They will create live accounts so that you can order online Initially, […]
Energy, Insurance and Telecoms Supplies
VAC has spent months looking across various sectors to find industry-leading service providers and has negotiated specially discounted group rates for VAC members. The goal here is to help members benefit from service improvements and significant cost savings, but without having to spend much of their time. We are very excited about the opportunity and hope […]
Organisation Support
We offer a range of free or low cost support and development services to local voluntary and community groups. We also work strategically with other community organisations and sectors through partnerships, community projects, networks and forums and policy development. We always encourage groups to join us as members as this can significantly reduce the cost […]
Coaching and Mentoring
We can help you develop and strengthen leadership skills within the voluntary and community sector through coaching and mentoring (including peer-mentoring). Mentoring really is something that can benefit everyone. As well as helping the mentee develop and advance through the change in the organisation, it can help the mentor gain extra skills. The benefits to […]
Queens Crescent Community Centre: Fundraising Support
Queens Crescent Community Centre is a registered charity providing services and activities for the local community. Jonathan Montgomery talks about support they received from VAC on their successful funding application to the Active Communities Fund. Q. You used VAC to support an application to the Active Communities Fund? The organisation here uses VACs training quite a lot. […]
