Benefits of Membership

We pride ourselves on giving our members a personal service to meet your group's needs. We are here to help solve your group's problems, and give support in dealing with whatever problems you face.

Information

• regular networking events across the county
• advice and guidance on a range of issues
• support on the phone, by email and in person
• website with Member's Section

Awareness

• regular newsletters
• national, regional and county updates
• safeguarding best practice
• conferences

Training

• discounted formal training programme
• workshops at a time and place that suits you
• range of resources and toolkits
• support to identify training needs
• courses for Induction; Staff and Volunteers; Managers; Trustees

Coaching

• governance and policies
• volunteer and staffing issues
• one-to-one support
• troubleshooting

Representation

• focus groups and consultations
• representation locally and at county, regional and national levels

Advocacy

• individual group representation
• voice for the sector
• champion for specific interest groups

Signposting

• Access to information to develop activity programmes for young people
• A newsletter mailed to each member organisation’s representatives six times a year.
• S.A.F.E.R (Safer Activities For Everyone) training

Facilitation

• independent facilitation for groups
• relevant signposting

Partnerships

• facilitation of consortia funding buds
• advice and guidance on partnerships
• support for partnerships working on a small or large scale

Currently membership costs £30 annually per organisation.

Downloads

Information Pack (PDF)

Membership Form (PDF)