Resources for Groups
Welcome to our resource page, here you will find resources, links and thoughts on running your organisation.
We are working towards providing you everything you need here so you don't have to wait for one of our team to get help.
If you can't find what you are looking for contact Bryan
Across this page, we are utilising the following icon key
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Example Wording / Templates
Below are pages with example wording for you to create your own policies. It's important that you create something that means something to your organisation and is based on your activity. The WVA Team are happy to read through whatever you have created.
Belonging (EDI) Example Wording / Template
Constitution Example Wording / Template
Environmental Sustainability Example Wording / Template
Image Quote Case Study Consent Example Wording / Template
Safeguarding Adult Example Wording / Template
Safeguarding Children and Young People Example Wording / Template
Volunteering Document Example Wording / Template
Guides and links
Resources for those leading and organising services and activities
Digital Skills and Resources
Websites dedicated to supporting charities with digital skills, resources and information.
www.goodthingsfoundation.org | The Good Things Foundation are a social change charity, that helps people to improve their lives through digital. They tackle the most pressing social issues of our time, working with partners in thousands of communities across the UK and further afield to reduce the digital divide.
www.charitydigitalcode.org | The Charity Digital Code of Practice is an overview of the key areas that charities need to be aware of in digital and can be used to benchmark progress.
www.digitalcandle.org.uk | Digital Candle is a free digital advice service for charities. Ask them a question, and they will connect you with a volunteer expert. No question is too broad or too niche.
www.charitydigital.org.uk | Charity Digital is a charity which aims to help other charities accelerate their missions using digital technology. They publish articles and webinars on using technology and offer discounted software for charities.
www.ncvo.org.uk | Useful links and resources from England's National Council for Voluntary Organisations. Includes a 'Digital maturity matrix' - a free tool which can help your organisation track how well your digital technologies are currently performing.
www.thecatalyst.org.uk | The Catalyst is a network helping UK civil society grow its digital skills and processes. We connect charities and supporting organisations with the best free resources and services to make digital easier.
www.charitycatalogue.com | A curated set of online tools, services and resources for UK charities. A great place to start if you want to find out about all the digital tools and services out there.
www.howfinity.com | For everything social media and tech. Using video tutorials on how to set up Facebook pages, create accounts, set up profile pictures, create stories, use Instagram and TikTok plus many more.
www.mediatrust.org | Aims to amplify other charities' voices by developing their communication and digital skills to help them connect better with their audiences. They have a Resource Hub, Training articles and webinars on many aspects of digital communications.
Our peers
Here are some links to our similar organisations across Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester, they are a wealth of information and have some great resources on their sites!
Our Networks
Here are some links to the organisations we work with locally and wider. This is where the information and statistics we gather tend to influence. We are also delivering projects or pieces of work with these agencies. You may find suitable resources and opportunities through these sites.
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance
Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP)
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership
Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW)
Warrington Borough Council (WBC)
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
Need a bit more?
Drop us a line and one of our team will get back to you when we can!