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There is a wide range of support to people starting community groups.

Links below and on the right are aimed to help you get started.

Starting Out

IVAC Advice - for people setting up new community groups.

Action Link - list a range of courses and online information resources.

VolResource - provide a useful set of online resources aimed at new and developing community organisations.

Disclosure Service - helps with vetting of both organisers and employees - critical where support for vulnerable people is concerned.


       Continuing Development

London Voluntary Sector Training - provide a London-wide information service.

Voluntary Sector Skills - news and resources on workforce skills development within the voluntary and community sector - for paid staff, volunteers and trustees.

Volunteer Training - at the CSV site covers a wide range of training advice.

 Training for
Community
Groups

 

 
IVAC Training - for organisers of community groups.

Islington Training Network - organise voluntary sector training and can put you in touch with training opportunities.

Social Enterprise London - are based in Islington and help community groups develop community business.