Contact Us
Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk
Members
Voluntary Sector North West members (many of whom are themselves membership organisations) are expected and encouraged to act as channels of communication between VSNW and more local voluntary and community groups so that information can be shared at all levels of the voluntary sector. Voluntary Sector North West does not try to take the place of local organisations working at the local level.
The Benefits of Membership
- By joining Voluntary Sector North West your organisation will be a part of strategic voluntary sector network in the North West.
- Voluntary Sector North West provides an opportunity to meet voluntary organisations and share good ideas from all over the region.
- Voluntary Sector North West’s membership of the North West Regional Assembly and close links with the Regional Development Agency and Government Office provides access to important networks and decision-makers at regional level.
- You can be part of policy debates and help to influence the development of the north west.
- Voluntary Sector North West’s work on European issues - urban and rural - helps voluntary and community groups to make a strategic input into European policy and practice in the region.
How Do We Join?
There are 2 types of Voluntary Sector North West membership:
Full Membership and Associate Membership
Annual Membership (both categories) Fee: £10.00.
Full Membership
This is open to any voluntary or community organisation that agrees to support and promote Voluntary Sector North West’s aims and to abide by the terms of its constitution and rules.
Your organisation must be formally constituted as an autonomous, democratic organisation independent of national and/or local government, as evidenced by:
- submitting a copy of its adopted governing document with its application for membership;
- having a membership open to all relevant persons or bodies without restrictions not relevant to its purposes;
- having a governing body the majority of the members of which are nominated and elected by and from its membership.
If you are not sure if you are a voluntary organisation please see Definition of A Voluntary Organisation. Alternatively join as an Associate member.
How to Join as a Full Member?
Please complete the Membership Form and either attach or send by post a copy of your governing document. All applications will be considered and determined by the Board of Trustees, which may request further information.
Associate Membership
How to join as an Associate Member
Please complete the Membership Form.
Featured Event
Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee
As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee
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Win £50,000 to improve your are
People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.
Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament
The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
