Collaborative Communities
Securing a sustainable future for Third Sector Organisations & Social Enterprises
Our region has a flourishing Third Sector which contributes to our vibrant communities. We aim to secure its future through an exciting new programme of support to create sustainable organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council has joined together with the County Councils in Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea and the County Voluntary Councils in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea to form a unique partnership to combine resources for the success of the project. The partnership draws together expertise and experience to share best practice across the region. This project has been part-funded by the EU’s Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government
The Collaborative Communities project will build on the excellent support already provided and offer advice and guidance in new areas such as:
- New skills to manage your organisation
- Ways to move from grants to trading
- Development of Social Enterprise
Be Enterprising
Do you have an exciting idea for a project, organisation or a Social Enterprise, but need some help and advise to get started?
Our team are ready to unlock this potential and help new ventures become a reality. Let us help you get those ideas off the ground.
Secure Your Future
Do you feel your organisation is ready to expand?
Do you want to become more sustainable and generate new income streams?
Would you like to increase your social impact or create more jobs?
Our locally based development officers will provide support in a wide range of areas such as:
- Developing business plans
- Legal structures
- Trading – moving away from grant dependency
- Market research and marketing plans
- Governance
- HR and good employment practice
- Assistance with premises
- Feasibility studies
- Financial management and budgeting
- Fundraising options and strategy
- Environmental sustainability
- Equal opportunities
- Tender readiness and procurement
Please contact your local support team or visit the Collaborative Communities website:
CAVS – 01267 245555
- Matthew Lawlor, Matthew@cavs.org.uk - Sustainable Organisation Development Officer
- Helen Martin, Helen@cavs.org.uk - Sustainable Organisation Development Officer
Carmarthenshire County Council – 01269 590244
- Darren Rees – Sustainable Organisation Development Officer
- Sara Bass – Sustainable Organisation Development Officer
- Andrew Jones – Flagship Development Officer
www.collaborativecommunities.org.uk
contact@collaborativecommunities.org.uk
