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We help Community Action's not for profit community and social enterprises to achieve their aspirations

Community Action are experts in local Not For Profit and social enterprises.

We support our members with a wide range of vital services including: advice, grant and funding expertise, fundraising support and a powerful voice in our community. Our mission is to help smaller charities and associations to achieve their aspirations.

	Fund raising Need to raise more funds? We can help with: Free fund raising ideas An on-going annual revenue stream for introducing your supporters to our family benefits pack Auctions - 20% off prizes on sale or return (only pay if reserve reached and then charity keeps the rest) Free race night DVD loan (delivery payable) Free snail racing game hire (delivery payable) Low cost and free prizes - £25 vouchers, paint-ball days, titles etc Low cost family funday equipment hire Corporate challenge fund raising package Click HERE to find out more !
	Reduced overheads We can make your funds go further with specially negotiated rates on the things you need to operate your organisation including up to: Free accountancy package and payroll (max 10 staff) 90% off IT, energy, telecoms and fuel 20% off training and events 100% off recruitment and HR 65% off buying and maintaining company cars 20% off room hire across localy Not for profit specialist insurance 85% off travel (hotels, flights, lounges, parking) 100% off group outings theme parks, events and attractions
	Human Resources Save time and money on the things you need to recruit, develop, engage, manageand motivate employees including: 30 days free HR legal hotline support 20% off HR and risk assessments Low cost employee benefits to help recruit, motivate employees and volunteers Discounted recruitment advertising with Reed Low cost employee and volunteer training
	Networking and events Community Action can help you to increase your contact base and build strategic partnerships through: Networking events Help and support in social networking Professional introductions to people and organisations
	Operational factsheets and templates We're the reliable source for factsheets and templates. Our one-stop-shop has the factsheets and documents to choose from, covering all the key operational, fundraising and legal issues that you might encounter when setting up and running your charity or association including: Policy templates and examples Planning Toolkits Community Profiles HR agreements and policies Occupational Licence Agreement Evidence Base & Sector Led Plan Village Hall Information Sheets Governing Documents PLUS free access to a huge library of documents including: The Built Enviroment, Social and Cultural, Enviromental, Economy, Governance Services, Fair / Equitable , Transport and Connextivity
	Funding If you have a project that needs a grant then we can help with: Notification of new funding opportunities And free searches to help march grants to your needs
	Recruiting supporters It's not easy finding more supporters, we can help you: Identify and optimise free advertising including up to £8,000 of free online advertising on Google Advertise your events to our database Free profile in our Community Action on-line directory How to guides and low cost services to help you with: PR. SEO, direct marketing, advertising and Social Media Free bulk members e-newletter tool enabling you to update your supporters Free SMS tool and 1,000 free texts to help you notify supporters and volunteers of upcoming events
	Consultancy and professional services Enjoy an hour's free access to our specalist professional services including: Bespoke Training for Organisations Safeguarding Training Play Equipment Training and site inspections Poors Lands advice Poor Lands Database Community led housing advice Community Land Trust advice
	Community Heroes Community Heroes is our supporter benefits and fundraising tool - exclusively for our members. Sign them up for just £15 per annum and they and their family will enjoy thousands in savings on holidays, days out, shopping and more PLUS you receive £5 every year for the duration of their membership.
	Keeping you up to date Regular updates on the latest developments in government, regional and local policies, projects,and proposals that impact upon communities localy.