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Development
and liaison
Developing an effective voluntary organisation in under-represented areas is a
major objective of Taunton Deane CVS. We try to encourage provision of voluntary
services in these areas and once up and running we help to forge working
relationships between volunteers and the various organisations that oversee the
work of volunteers. Liaison with other voluntary groups is important in
identifying needs in the community and regular contact with the local authority
and statutory bodies such as the N.H.S. helps foster an increased understanding
of the valuable role that volunteers play within the fabric of society.
If you feel that your voice is not being heard then maybe we can help give you a
VOICE.
Health Liaison
Our work focuses on linking the work of over 90 volunteer groups, facilitating
co-operation and improving effectiveness. We deal with all manner of enquiries
on matters as diverse as funding searches, community and special transport
arrangements, availability of accessible premises, help with publicity and
locating volunteers for health-related work. We liaise with groups such as Age
Concern, the Alzheimer's Disease Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Somerset Cancer Care and St John's Ambulance amongst others. If you would like
to benefit from the work of these groups please contact us.
European Liaison
We help to disseminate information about available funding from the European
Social Fund and can supply help and support for anyone wanting to make a bid for
funding, co-ordinate a bid with other local organisations, arranging for
matching funding and/or distributing funds when
they arrive. Through the South West Forum we help to lobby the European
Commission for additional support for organisations within the South West of
England.
Church Liaison
One of Taunton Deane's most valuable resources is the presence of a parish
church in every village. The Church is therefore in the heart of our communities
and ideally placed to listen to and respond to the needs of its parishioners
quickly and effectively. The Church has a strong voice
in matters involving the local authority and can harness the energies of a large
number of people wanting to help out the disadvantaged members of society. CVS
can aid the communication between the Church and the local and statutory bodies.
Examples of the way in which we can help include helping to resolve difficulties
arising through, for example, the arrival of asylum seekers and representation
on the Social Concerns Group of Taunton Christians Together. Our
"Links" scheme is aimed at linking together every parish in Taunton
Deane so that information can pass freely and widely across the area.
For more information please contact Brian Robinson on 01823 284470 or
e-mail at enquiries@tauntoncvs.org.uk
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