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What is BIG Assist?. A programme for infrastructure organisations to support them in becoming more efficient, effective , and sustainable. Infrastructure?. Organisations that support the work of other organisations/frontline groups: representing the views of their members to government
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What is BIG Assist? A programme for infrastructure organisations to support them in becoming more efficient, effective, and sustainable.
Infrastructure? Organisations that support the work of other organisations/frontline groups: • representing the views of their members to government • helping new initiatives develop • providing advice/information on the policy environment and aspects of running and managing an organisation (including recruiting volunteers and accessing sustainable funding or generating income) • enabling organisations to work together (collaboration and partnership working) Examples of types of organisations eligible for the BIG Assist programme: • CVS’s • Volunteer Centres • Rural Community Councils
Direct Support - topics • Strategy, planning and managing change • Financial sustainability • Innovation, new products and ways of working • Marketing and building strategic relationships • Supporting and developing people & organisational culture
Organisational Support - vouchers Stage 1: pre-qualification Stage 2: online self-assessment Stage 3: review meeting
BIG Assist covers the costs of this activity - to browse opportunities or post one of your own go to Connectspace…
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