Are you a new group?

Are you an existing Group?

ACVO provide up-to-date information & advice to develop your group, whether you need help with:

• Starting a Group
• Writing a Constitution
• Becoming a Charity
• Working as a Committee
• Charity Accounting

ACVO can offer help and support through:

• Information about Charity and Company Law
• Training and advice about policy development
• Assistance with planning for the future
• Access to development resources
• Individual advice on development issues
• Management Committee Training
• Disclosure Checks

If you require advice and information, please do not hesitate to contact our Development Officer, Sandy Mathers or phone (01224) 686052.

 

Networks/Forums/Interest Groups

Our Networks enable organisations working in related fields to:

• Share information, training and resources
• Develop joint initiatives
• Address common concerns

The Networks provide effective bodies for representation to local and national policy makers. Current Networks Support:

• Children’s Services
• Learning Disability
• Physical Disability
• Mental Health
• Health & Social Care
• Sport/Play
• Inclusion
• Community Planning

 
Current Networks/Forums/Interest Groups supported by ACVO are as follows:

• Aberdeen Voluntary Sector Providers Forum
• Children and Young Peoples Voluntary Sector Providers Forum
• HR Forum (subgroup of AVSPF)
• Aberdeen Children’s Services Network
• Aberdeen Play Forum
• Inclusion: More Than Just A Word
• Aberdeen Disability Consortium
• Aberdeen Committee for Older People
• Aberdeen Charities Together
• Voluntary Sector Training Network
• *Aberdeen Civic Forum
  

* ACVO is not represented on the Aberdeen Civic Forum rather ACVO's involvement with its work is solely through the provision of a Development Worker.

There are undoubtedly many other areas where networking may prove beneficial. If you wish to draw these to our attention or require further information, please e-mail our Administrative Assistant, Sarah Irvine or phone (01224) 686058.