Waveney Community Forum
Waveney Community Forum was set up in 2000 by local charities and community groups who recognised the need for an umbrella organisation to represent the interests of the voluntary sector in Waveney.
In 2002 we attained registered charity status and applied for associate membership of the NAVCA (formerly NACVS) to become the Waveney Community Forum, Council for Voluntary Service. In January 2003 the Community Fund (lottery money) approved a grant to support the Waveney Community Forum cvs for the next three years.
Waveney Community Forum cvs is pleased to be a member of the Suffolk Association of Voluntary Organisations. SAVO’s purpose is to support, inform, represent and develop community and voluntary groups. The many benefits of membership include training courses, policies and procedures toolkits, Briefings/updates and E-bulletins. SAVO also offer a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure service. To find out more contact Christine Pinsent on 01502 539711 or visit SAVO’s website at www.savo.co.uk packed with information about what SAVO has to offer you. It’s updated regularly and so is worth revisiting to see what’s new.
How can WE help you?
In May 2003 we moved into renovated premises in Lowestoft Town Centre. Our seven team-members are on hand to support and develop the voluntary and community sector throughout the Waveney area. We offer training, one to one advice and access to funding information. Our new premises offer a resource centre and meeting rooms. This support is available to new and emerging projects as well as existing organisations. If you would like to know how we can assist your group or project please contact us on 01502 582201.
How can YOU help us?
We are a charity whose membership comprises of other voluntary and community groups. If you would like to join the Waveney Community Forum contact us on 01502 582201 or click here to download the application form. Members will receive our regular e-mail bulletins and newsletter. Other benefits include access to latest funding information, training opportunities and a chance to contribute to the voice of the voluntary sector throughout Waveney.
Along with the 300+ members of the NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) we engage In:
Liaison
Encouraging networking and partnership
working within the voluntary sector.
Representation
Enabling and encouraging representation
of the voluntary sector at all levels.
Development
Developing new voluntary and
community services in response to
changing needs.
Services
Support and services for local voluntary
and community groups.
Strategic Partnership
Working with the statutory sector to make
Waveney a better place to live.
Newsletter No. 15 December 2006 - click here
Waveney Community Forum
Waveney Community Forum CVS
12 Grove Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1EB
Contact: Tina Wright
Tel: 01502 582201
Email: info@waveneycf.org.uk
Website: www.waveneycf.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 1112016
A Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England
Registered Company Number 5330991