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Advice & information

This section covers the range of advice and information GVOC can offer from funding to finance, from constitutions to employment law and computers. There is also access to GVOC’s funding advisor and to all of GVOC’s Information sheets.

Bullet Constitutions
Bullet Employment issues
Bullet Frequently Asked Questions
Bullet Information sheets
Bullet Where to get advice

 

Constitutions

BulletAdvice is available for new community groups to help you get set up and put your constitution together.  Contact Ruth Dodds at Empower Gateshead.

BulletExisting organisations that need to make alterations to their constitutions can get help and advice from GVOC.  Contact Reception in the first instance.

Employment issues
GVOC can deal with a number of employment issues that relate to being employed by a Charity or Voluntary Management Committee or being an employer within the Voluntary Sector. The types of subjects covered include:
Bullet Contracts of employment
Bullet Grievance and disciplinary procedures
Bullet Maternity leave and regulations
Bullet Holiday and sickness pay regulations
Bullet Supervision and support
Bullet Pay scales and rates
Bullet Recruitment best practice
Bullet Good practice and the law – sex, racial and disability discrimination
Bullet Employee relations and best practice

GVOC has expertise in these areas, but does not offer legal advice. In certain circumstances enquiries may have to be referred to other agencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bullet How do I get to GVOC?
Bullet Is there parking nearby?
Bullet Is the building accessible?
Bullet What does GVOC do?
Bullet What is the cost of printing on the duplicator?
Bullet Where can I find the bulk buy/craft shop?

 

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Where to get advice

Bullet Charitable trust contact details
Bullet Children's Local Network Fund
Bullet Constitutions

Bullet Funding advice

Bullet Funding advice for children's and young people's groups (aged 5-13)
Bullet Funding information for individuals - Reception Team
Bullet Gateshead Community Network
Bullet Grants bulletin
Bullet Great North Forest Travel grants
Bullet John Haswell Memorial Trust
Bullet Volunteering advice and support
Bullet Volunteers needing additional support

 

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