Connecting Communities in County Durham
Explore various community networks and groups in County Durham like Better Together, Share and Learn Network, Volunteer Coordinators Forum, and more, focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and support. From social prescribing to volunteer management, these initiatives aim to strengthen local organizations and services. Stay informed about upcoming meetings and events to join in and contribute to the vibrant community infrastructure in the area.
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Just Asking: Just Asking: The social and community infrastructure and how to join in
Better Together Better Together Members: larger/specialist countywide VCS organisations Remit: share best practice and look for new opportunities to collaborate. Bi-monthly Kate.burrows@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk Ian.HunterSmart@durham.gov.uk
Share and Learn Network Share and Learn Network Members: community organisations who run local buildings and local services. Remit: focus on wide ranging topics including governance, funding and compliance. Bi-monthly Next meeting: 15th September Community buildings: attracting volunteers Isla.ballard@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Advice in County Durham Advice in County Durham Members: Local advice providers and organisations referring to advice providers Remit: sharing information and knowledge about advice services Quarterly Next meeting: 30thNovember Cost of Living Sam.Scotchbrook@durham.gov.uk
Volunteer Coordinators Forum Volunteer Coordinators Forum Members: staff / volunteers responsible for volunteer management in their organisation Remit: training, support, good practice initiatives Quarterly Next meeting: October. Abby.thompson@durhamcommunityaction.org
Social Prescribing Link Workers Network Social Prescribing Link Workers Network Members: SPLWs Remit: sharing information, good practice, local knowledge Meets 4 x pa. Next meeting 7th September Refugees and Asylum Seekers Susan.garrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Introduction to Community Business & Raising Introduction to Community Business & Raising Finance in County Durham Finance in County Durham 4thOctober 10 - 4. Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon Third Sector Trends Survey Third Sector Trends Survey https://durham.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/third-sector-trends-in-england- and-wales-2022
