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Be part of the 2012 Games action in the District – volunteers needed

09 Feb 2012

Local people are being given the unique ‘once in a life’ opportunity to help out at the Paralympic Games Road Cycling at Brands Hatch and Torch Relay in Sevenoaks District.  You could be a key part of these events and all you need is a warm and welcoming nature and enjoy engaging with new people

 

The Beat Project

08 Feb 2012

Healthy Living Event comes to Snodland Area

 

Study shows over half of Brits volunteered last year

27 Jan 2012

More than one in two people in Britain volunteered in 2011, according to a new study in volunteering habits by YouGov.

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The Big Tree Plant Funding Scheme

23 Jan 2012

The Big Tree Plant funding scheme hopes to encourage and support community groups to plant trees in neighbourhoods where people live and work.  The scheme can fund work such as community involvement, site surveys and expert advice as well as trees, planting materials, labour, and tree care and maintenance.

 

New 121 Cafe

New 121 Cafe

19 Dec 2011

The 121 befriending project has recently launched the 121 social café in Tunbridge Wells. The cafe provides a safe and fun environment in which young people can meet new friends and give each other support. Members of the café have overcome their own personal barriers to feel happy and more optimistic about the future.

 

Volunteering medal reintroduced by government

Volunteering medal reintroduced by government

03 Nov 2011

The British Empire Medal, which was awarded as part of the Queen's Honours system to British citizens making a difference in their communities until 1992, will be reintroduced in the Diamond Jubilee Honours list in June next year.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Strategic Development

Review and development of your organisation and projects, helping you to get where you want to be. This includes development of your organisation’s vision, mission, values and working with you to develop your strategic business plan.

Funding

This includes the development of income-generation strategies, researching and identifying potential funders and coaching you through the application process. We provide expert support and advice for your funding applications.

Research and evaluation

Many funders now require external assessment, evaluation and validation of projects. We can help you with all aspects of research, monitoring and evaluation.

Change Management

Realising any improvement strategy requires care, control and communication. We can help you every step of the way and create processes to understand your situation, develop ideas for improvement and communicate these to help your team make sense of it all.

Team building

We offer tailored programmes to bring out the best in a team; encouraging personal  development, leadership skills, positive communication, and the ability to work closely together to problem solve. We can provide tailored Action Days in the community.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Corporate Social Responsibility

Responsible business and corporate social responsibility involves companies identifying risks and running your business in a manner that produces a positive impact on society, the environment and your business.  We can support you to deliver strategic, innovative and creative CSR solutions. We understand that in today’s competitive world this must add value to your business.

Board Development

We can help you to identify the skills and techniques that you need to build and maintain an effective Board, including skills audits, the importance of working together, facilitated Away Days and conflict resolution.

Mergers and collaboration

Bringing two or more organisations together brings particular challenges. We can assist with merger plans, due diligence, staff integration and feasibility studies.

Organisational Development

Facilitated programmes to increase the long term health and performance of your organisation. We can assist in restructuring to meet your needs whether you are managing cuts or expanding your activities along with communication plans and strategies.

 
 
 
 
 

Contact Details

Voluntary Action Within Kent
17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
TN1 1LS

Telephone:
01892 530330
Fax:
01892 532539
Email:
info@vawk.org.uk

Offices also throughout Kent and Medway

Registered charity number 1108388
Registered company number 5354482