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Welcome to the group that makes lives and communities better.
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How do you benefit from LDCVS membership?
- FREE monthly ebulletin packed with latest information on funding, training and much more.
- Know how - stay ahead with the latest information and advice.
- A powerful network - our voice is stronger because we work together.
- You can raise your profile through a range of options.
- Full & FREE access to the Volunteer Centre services - helping you find the right people.
- Volunteer Management training.
- Comfortable, well-equipped meeting rooms with full support.
- Help to get your message across.
- Enhance your skills and effectiveness.
- Save money.
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Current Members
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Membership Criteria
LDCVS provides valuable services and facilities within the voluntary and charitable sector. We intend to encourage and offer membership as widely as possible to enable the spectrum of the voluntary and charitable sector to be represented and assisted. However, resources are scarce and must be managed prudently and efficiently to maximise the benefits to the member organisations and community.
Membership is open to all organisations approved by the Board of Directors. To become a member of LDCVS you must be a third sector organisation delivering benefits to the Lichfield and District community.
Where appropriate you will have:
A governing committee;
A clear constitution or set of governing rules;
A bank account in the name of the organisation and financial records.
Members must follow lawful and legitimate purposes affording respect to all parts of the community and the aims and objectives of the member organisation must be consistent with the objectives and policies of the LDCVS (including those contained in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Equal Opportunities Policy).
Organisations involved in, or affiliated to, party political activity are not eligible for membership. LDCVS reserves the right to refuse membership to any organisation it believes to be ineligible.
Membership Responsibilities
- Consider nominating a representative to the LDCVS Executive Committee.
- Nominate a representative to vote at LDCVS Annual General Meeting.
- Declare your acceptance of and support for LDCVS's Equal Opportunities Statement.
- Complete an application form (SCIO VCS Profile Form) to register your group with Lichfield and District CVS.
- Pay an annual membership fee (not applicable for organsiations whose income is less that £1,000 per year).
- LDCVS is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Therefore, member organisations will be included on the Company Register of Members. In the event of LDCVS being wound up member groups will each be required to pay the sum of £1.00.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any voluntary organisation or community group operating in the Lichfield District Council area whose aims are compatible with those of Lichfield and District Community & Voluntary Sector Support (LDCVS).
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Applications are submitted to the LDCVS Executive Committee for approval.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Please see attached membership pack for details.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the attached Application Form (VCS Profile Form) together with payment card and send it to Lichfield and District CVS, Mansell House, 22 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6LL
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Contact us on 01543 303030 for a Membership Application form.
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