Resources at T3SC

Resource room

T3SC have a new resource room! It includes a comprehensive library of books, periodicals and leaflets relevant to the third sector and two computers.

We have resources to cover all your groups needs. There is information on everything from training opportunities, how to recruit and manage volunteers, funding handbooks and details on specific funders, to managing buildings.

If you would like to use the room please either speak to Hannah Powell or any other member of T3SC on 0161 339 4985 to see if it is available.
 

T3SC staff's favourite resources:

‘I use Voluntary but not amateur a lot as It’s a handy size to take with you and gives you a useful starting place for most situations.  I usually use this as a first reference point.'  - Liz, Business Development Manager T3SC 

'The Complete Guide to Business and Strategic Planning for Voluntary Organisations' I love the step by step guide, there are very useful exercises you can try yourself and its so clearly presented that anyone can use it even if they are a beginner to the subject.’  - Liz, Business Development Manager T3SC 

'Funder Finder: the up to date funding resource that allows you to search for funders of all kinds and gives relevent information about their criteria, deadlines, etc. A great place to start when you need funding for your group or organisation.' - Dawn, Development Worker T3SC

'Voluntary but not Amateur: Has all the information you need to start up and run an organisation in the correct way. Gives advice on legal structures, constitutions, health and safety, employment law, etc.'  - Dawn, Development Worker T3SC

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T3SC Information sheets

We have also developed helpful information sheets (1 double sided sheet of A4) to guide you through everything to setting up a constitution, finding funding to publicity. The T3SC Toolkit contains factsheets that have been specially written for community and voluntary groups and are intended to be a introduction to key topics. We hope you will find them useful.

T3SC can work with your group to help you make a difference and do the things you want. If you would like to know more about any of the subjects covered in the toolkit or any of the other ways we can assist you please contact Naomi Creed, 0161 339 4985.

Funding

Funding - getting started Funding applications
Funding sources Funding strategies

Managing your group

Being a good employer Accounts and bookkeeping
Business planning Budgeting
Insurance Committees
Monitoring and evaluation Managing a community building
Recruiting staff Quality Assurance
Volunteers Setting up a new group

Marketing and publicity

Marketing overview Dealing with the press
Steps for a marketing campaigns Websites
Press Releases Radio
Press Contacts Data Protection

Events

Holding an AGM Accessible events
Holding an event

Other practical resources at T3SC include meeting rooms and low cost  photocopying.

Working with Statutory Services

How your Council works - A handy guide for community groups

This guide is published jointly by NAVCA, IDeA and Urban Forum with the support of the National Empowerment Partnership to provide information on how local authorities work and what they are responsible for. It is designed to help people understand what their council does and help community groups have a greater say in local decision making.

How your Council Works - Handy Guide

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