Services for BVS members

Advice
     Charity returns
     Funding streams
     Funding applications
     Setting up a new group
     Signposting
     Training

Developing Community Projects
     Basingstoke4Community Funding Search
     Basingstoke Community Innovations
     Basingstoke Young carers
    

Forums
     Basingstoke and District Disability Forum  
     Multi Agency Diversity Forum
     Voluntary Sector Forum

Resources and Equipment
All services are available to the voluntary and community sector working within Basingstoke and Deane. Please Note: BVS Members receive a discount on the Orchard hire rates, equipment loans and use of and range of resources

Equipment
     14 inch TV/Video/DVD Combo
     20 inch TV/Video
     A Frames
     Binding Machine
     Collection Boxes
     Data Projector
     Display Boards
     Folding Chairs
     Folding Tables
     Heavy Duty Stapler
     Laminator
     Laptop
     Long Reach Stapler for Stapling Booklets
     Gazebo with 4 Sandbags
     Marquee
     Portable  PA  System with Roaming Microphone
     One Deck CD Player for use with the Portable PA System
     Overhead Projector and Screen
     TV and Video Combination

Resources
     Advice and Guidance on Setting up Voluntary/Community Groups
     Business Cards Production
     Contacts for Account Scrutiny, Graphic Design etc
     Desktop Publishing Services
     Detailed Funding Searches and Reports
     Fax Facilities
     ID Badges Production
     Internet Access
     Leaflet Display
     Mailing Service
     Photocopy Facilities - Colour or Black and White - A4, A3 or A5/A4 Booklets
     Postal Redirection Service
     Reference Library

Orchard Facilities
     Atrium
     Boardroom (up to 12 people)
     Meeting Rooms (for small room up to 4 people and for big room up to 6 people)
     Training Room (up to 40 people)
     Youth Activity Centre 
     Youth IT Suite
     Data Projector
     Lap Top
     TV and Video

To know more about resources and equipments which are available to the voluntary and community sector working within Basingstoke and Deane please click here.

Partnership
     Basingstoke and Deane Learning Pasrtnership - Training designed for the Voluntary/Community Sector
     Merlin Management Information System
     Promotion of Voluntary and Community Sector
     Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF)

Representation and Liaison
     Representing Voluntary and Community Sector values with Statutory Authorities

Support
     Help in Developing New Ideas
     Merlin Directory of Voluntary and Community Organisations
     Voluntary and Community Sector Support

Training
     Coaching on an individual basis as well as group training available
     Purple Book Training desinged specifically for the Voluntary/Community Sector
     Signposting to relevant Training Providers