Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS - Community Groups Directory
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What does it do?
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CVS is an independent charity which supports local voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) groups in the area by providing information and advice services, as well as practical support.We work to represent the voluntary sector at strategic level; to enable the sector to network via forums, meetings and local conferences; to discuss issues of concern and to encourage other agencies to listen to, and work with, the local voluntary and community sectors.
Is it a registered charity?
yes
Where does the group meet?
office: Suite 10 The Chambers, Town Hall Square, Great Harwood, BB6 7DD
Location
53.78579229535983,-2.408016696508753
When does the group meet?
normal office opening hours - 9-4.30 M-Fmeetings , events and drop in sessions are arranged regularly, see website for details
Charges?
None but a small charge for group membership of CVS
Contact details
01254 888614 mail@hrv-cvs.org.uk
Web address
www.hrvcvs.org.uk
Social media links
Twitter
Further details about this group
Advice and support: Providing information and advice on all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary group, including funding, information, financial advice and managing projects.Development: Working with new and existing groups to help them develop new projects and expand their services and activities to meet local needs.Funding advice for groups: Information and practical support to groups to access funding opportunities.Engagement and representation: Organise forums, meetings and local conferences so that groups can get together to discuss issues of concern. Encourage other agencies to listen to, and work with, the local voluntary and community sectors and represent the sector at strategic level.Partnership: Facilitating partnership with groups to more effectively identify and meet the needs of the local community.Training: Identification and facilitation of training programmes for the local Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector. Innovative basic and accredited courses to upskill individuals and groups. (When available). Visit the CVS website for further information and training programmes from other organisations.Volunteering: Help for groups to recruit volunteers and assistance for individuals to get into volunteering, in order to help improve individuals' wellbeing, employability skills, and access to training.
