About Membership
Thurrock CVS is a membership organisation that endeavours to speak up for and act in the interests of its members in all of its work – promoting the interests of local community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Thurrock.
Thurrock CVS invites all local community groups, non-profit organisations and charities to become FREE members.
Member benefits
- One to one advice, information, support and guidance
- Fortnightly newsletter and regular updates on opportunities, training, funding, events and more
- Promotion of your services, events, volunteer/ staff vacancies and other news via our social media, newsletter, website and networks
- Sector events and regular network opportunities such as the monthly online Let’s Talk and quarterly community brunches
- Access to template documents and policies
- Access to free training or at a discounted rate
- Targeted Information about funding opportunities
- Access to Thurrock CVS equipment and facilities, including meeting rooms, printing at discounted rates
- Being part of a trusted local voice that works to influence public policy and commissioning decisions Organisation Development Support
- DBS service
- Volunteer brokerage service to help you recruit volunteers
To apply for FREE membership, please complete this simple form:
Thurrock CVS provides infrastructure support for Thurrock based VCFSE organisations, and those looking to set up a new VCFSE organisation. This includes:
- Setting up as a new organisation (e.g. community group, CIC or Charity)
- Changing the structure of your organisation (e.g. registering as a CIC or Charity)
- Funding Support (e.g. funding search, funding application review)
- Policy templates & review (templates for new policies or review and update existing policies)
- Organisational Health Check (review of governance and structure, policies, funding, Impact evaluation)
- Volunteer recruitment
- Training support needs
To request support please complete this form, as it helps us identify the best member of staff to provide the support you need.
If you would like further information please get in touch by emailing jacqui.payne@thurrockcvs.org