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Last updated 17 May 2012
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GVOC gives support to local voluntary groups in
Gateshead
Gateshead Voluntary Organisations Council provides advice, information and training, on funding, constitutions, finances and legal charitable structures, to voluntary and community groups in Gateshead. It promotes volunteering, and community involvement in local strategic planning.
The following apply to GVOC. Please go to our news/events page for others.
What's new?
Our Newsletter is changing ......
... it will now be quarterly - the next one will be June 2012 then:
September 2012
December 2012
March 2013
June 2013
It has been circulated to members in paper format for more than 25 years, but the time has now come for us to move into the digital age.
In future, all members will receive an e-mail link to the newsletter, which will be published on our website.
The only exception will be members who do not have access to a computer and the internet.
If you did not return your Renewal of Membership form sent to you and if we have not received a form by 30 April 2012, then unfortunately you will no longer be a member of GVOC and you will cease to receive information from us. If you have lost or misplaced your form please download a copy here. If you require a paper copy of the form, please contact us on (0191) 478 4103 and we will send you a copy out.
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Gateshead Volunteer Network
The Gateshead Volunteer Network (GVN) is made up from organisations in Gateshead that involve volunteers. The Network allows members from the voluntary and community sector, social enterprises, community interest companies and the public sector to join. The Network meets bi-monthly and is hosted and chaired by a different organisation each time.
The next meetings of the Network are as follows:
Wednesday 23rd May 2012, 10-12 @ Gateshead Civic Centre, Multi-media Room, 2nd Floor
Wednesday 25th July 2012, 10-12 venue TBC
Wednesday 26th September 2012, 10-12 venue TBC
Wednesday 28th November 2012, 10-12 venue TBC
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Support Available for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
and Social Enterprises
There is a range of advice, information and support available for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations and Social Enterprises in Gateshead.
This is provided largely by GVOC and Gateshead Council. For more information please download a copy of the leaflet.
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John Haswell House is a great place to be so why not come and join us!
John Haswell House is the base for Gateshead Voluntary Organisations Council and we have lots of projects and activities within the building, we also rent office space to external organisations. This can be a real advantage to smaller organisations who may otherwise find themselves a little isolated or based in an area they feel has security issues.
A fully accessible 215 sq ft ground floor office is available now.
As well as the office space you will be able to book meeting/training rooms (our large rooms have hearing loop systems fitted), have the use of the kitchen facilities, your office will be regularly cleaned and our friendly reception staff will greet your visitors, all for no extra charge. You can also use our photo copying, duplication, fax and postal service at very competitive rates.
The building is secure, accessible and open Monday to Friday from 8.45am until 4.45pm for visitors and 7.30am until 6.45pm for staff.
For those organisations just starting out we can loan you some basic office furniture (IT equipment not included) to get you going this again is at no extra cost.
For more information or to view contact Beryl Robinson tel 0191 478 4103 email berylrobinson@gvoc.org.uk
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Room Hire within GVOC
Did you know that GVOC has meeting rooms available for hire?
We have 5 meeting rooms available for hire, of various sizes, seating from 4 people to 20 people. The largest meeting rooms, suitable for 15 and 20 people, are both fully accessible and have hearing loop systems.
The charges are as follows:
ROOM HIRE CHARGES FROM 1 September 2011
All Rooms Monday – Friday
Full Day 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Half Day 9.00 am – 12.45 pm or 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm
GVOC MEMBERS
£6.00 per hour (small rooms) £10.00 per hour (large rooms)
£24.00 half day £40.00 half day
£48.00 full day £80.00 full day
NON-MEMBERS & NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
£8.00 per hour (small rooms) £12.00 per hour (large rooms)
£32.00 half day £48.00 half day
£64.00 full day £96.00 full day
PRIVATE/STATUTORY ORGANISATIONS
£15.00 per hour (small rooms) £20.00 per hour (large rooms)
£60.00 half day £80.00 half day
£120.00 full day £160.00 full day
To make enquiries about the use of our rooms please ring 0191 478 4103 or email enquiries@gvoc.org.uk
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Gateshead Compact 2010-2013
Valuing and supporting the voluntary and community sector in Gateshead
Introduction
The Government recognises that the voluntary and community sector can make a significant contribution to achieving the vision of a fair society, with strong communities and opportunity for everyone. Many voluntary and community organisations enter into a financial relationship with Government to deliver outcomes on its behalf.
It is important that the financial relationship is constructed in such a way that allows outcomes to be maximised. The Compact aims to influence behaviour in both the voluntary and community sector and Government. The Code does this through setting a framework for the financial relationship; and setting out undertakings for both sides, based on what each side can expect from the other.
To download a copy of the Compact 2010-2013 please click on the link.
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April 2012 Newsround - click link for sight of this
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GVOC Training Programme 2012
See the Training Calendar for more details.
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GVOC is a member of the Pentagon Partnership Executive. Pentagon Partnership is a strategic consortium for Tyne and Wear’s voluntary community and social enterprise sector.
Pentagon Partnership merged with the Tyne and Wear Infrastructure Consortium in March 2011 and exists to:
- Increase the sustainability of voluntary community and social enterprise sector organisations in Tyne and Wear by providing them with access to appropriate expertise on a range of subjects including collaboration, enterprise, legislation, impact measurement and public service delivery
- Ensure that the sector has a voice at a strategic level, lobbying on behalf of the sector at a subregional decision-making level especially on matters regarding economic regeneration and enterprise
- Co-ordinate support and development to frontline organisations across Tyne and Wear ensuring that it is of a high standard
For more information please visit www.pentagonpartnership.org.uk
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Fundraising Promise
We are members of the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) self-regulatory scheme. The FRSB works to ensure that organisations raising money for charity from the public do so honestly and properly. As members of the scheme, we follow the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice and comply with the key principles embodied in the Codes and in this Promise. For a full copy of this document please click here.
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GVOC Diversity Statement
GVOC is committed to ensuring that the services we provide are relevant to the needs of all sections of the community and that our workforce represents the people we serve.
We aim to ensure that our services meet the varied individual needs and expectations of local people and that everyone has equal access to services, regardless of their race, heritage, gender, religious or non-religious belief, nationality, family background, age, disability or sexuality. We recognise that services must be relevant, responsive and sensitive, and that GVOC must be perceived as fair and equitable in its provision of services by our service users, by our partners and the wider community. We aim to ensure that our contractors and others who deliver our services also share our vision and values.
We also recognise that we work in a richly diverse community and understand the strategic importance of achieving a diverse workforce, which reflects that community. We undertake to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people by valuing the varied skills and experiences they bring to GVOC; by investing in their training and development; by treating staff fairly and equitably; by combating harassment and discrimination at work, and by encouraging an honest and open culture which values the differences between us.
As a local development agency for the voluntary sector we recognise the important leadership role we have in promoting and encouraging tolerance, fairness and equality and in influencing other voluntary organisations, service providers and employers. GVOC undertakes to work closely with local people, businesses, employers, voluntary and community groups and our other partners to build a more tolerant, compassionate and respectful place in which we can all live and work.
This statement links in to GVOC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Employment Policy. GVOC's Equality Champion is Beryl Robinson, Deputy Chief Executive.
GVOC is an equal opportunities employer
GVOC gratefully acknowledges the assistance from all funders and supporters, and in particular the major contribution from Gateshead Council to core costs.
The information published on this web site is, to our knowledge, accurate. GVOC accepts no responsibility for any error, omission, subsequent changes, or complaint arising from items published here or for the contents or reliability of the linked web sites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.
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