Find Support for your Organisation

Running a charity or community organisation is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges. With the current pressures like the rising cost of living, fewer funding opportunities, and increased demand for services, it’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

For free professional advice and support, The BVA Group Development Team based within the Orchard building are available to support local Voluntary Groups and Charity Organisations. The team have experience working with various organisations of various sizes within Basingstoke and interaction with the Charity Commission, funding bodies and other key partners.

Together, we can explore funding opportunities, provide strategic guidance, and offer the resources you need to help your organisation not just survive, but thrive.

BVA will help you with 

  • Organisational Health-Checks: Let’s take a look at the current state of your organisation together. We can help you identify areas of risk and identify growth opportunities, including our marketing support. 
  • Strategic Planning: We’ll work with you to create a sustainable plan for your organisation’s future, making sure your activities are aligned with the resources and funding available. 
  • Good Governance: We’ll advise you on how to be financially healthy and legally compliant while making sure your organisation is set up to achieve its goals effectively. 
  • Volunteer Management: From recruitment to retention, we’ll support you in developing the best practices for attracting and managing volunteers, so they feel valued and motivated. 
  • Funding Support: We can assist you in demonstrating the need for your project and help you develop a funding strategy. We’ll support you through the grant application process to ensure a successful submission.
  • Training: Our training programme can help strengthen the work you do, giving you the tools and confidence to manage your organisation successfully.

 

If you’re an organisation that would like some support from our Group Development Team, Reach Out to us today.

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