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The Development Support Officer (DSO):
Staff, volunteers and management committees of voluntary and community groups can access a 'one-stop-shop' for advice, support and resources on a wide range of subjects.
The DSS (Development Support Service) is based in The Winchester Centre and is open Monday to Wednesday between 9.00am and 3.30pm. However, if you are intending to use the service, please telephone or email prior to your visit to ensure that the Development Support Officer is available.
Fundraising:
- Help with the development of fundraising strategies
- Guidance during the completion of funding application forms and proposals
- Access to funding resources such as Grantseeker CD-ROM, funderfinder,
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts, etc.
Organisational Issues:
- Help when starting a new group, writing a constitution, developing aims and objectives, etc.
- Advice on the roles and responsibilities of a management committee
- Guidance on employing paid staff
- Access to resources on a wide variety of management issues
Business Planning:
- Help with developing business or project plans
- Practical support for groups undergoing change, development or consolidation
- Guidance during the development of monitoring and evaluation systems
Marketing & Publicity:
- Help with developing promotional strategies
- Guidance on the production of effective promotional materials, newsletters, etc.
- Advice on constructing effective press releases
- 'How to' books covering marketing, producing promotional materials, etc.
Charity Law:
- Guidance on when and how to apply for charitable status
- Assistance with the completion of charity registration forms
Other Services:
- Access to CD ROMS, for self-tuition in IT
- Signposting to specialist advice and services
- Using the Development Support Service Resources
Who do I contact?
If you would like to use any of the resources, please phone in advance of your visit.
Tel: 01962 848019, or email dso@waca.org.uk (Melissa Fletcher, Development Support Officer)
Click here to go to the Resources page, or, click here to go to the Publications page.
Do you need support with your voluntary community group?
Or would you like to set a new one up?
CLICK HERE for details of an Outreach Service in Bishop’s Waltham and Whiteley.
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