Factsheets and guidance
Our factsheets and guidance cover volunteering, funding and governance, plus other useful resources.
Factsheets
I want to volunteer with a charity
The benefits of being a volunteer
The benefits of Micro-Volunteering
Funding
Successful funding – the 3 minute guide
Fundraising Strategies – basic steps
How to fundraise in tough times
How to write a funding application
Timebanking
I want to improve our online engagement
How to get more traffic to your website
How to get the best from Facebook
How to get the best from Twitter
Toolbox guidance notes
How to start a community group
Responsibilities of a Management Committee
What is Community Asset Transfer?
What is a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme?
How to guides
I want to start a charity
How to decide whether to start a charity
How to recruit the right trustee
I want to start a community organisation
How to start a community organisation
Responsibilities of a management committee
How to set up a Community Car Scheme
I need to recruit and manage volunteers
The volunteer induction process
Dealing with difficult volunteers
How to avoid creating an employment contract with volunteers
Measuring the impact of volunteering
Impact
Demonstrating the Difference – The Go to Guide for smaller organisations
Can small Charities demonstrate their difference?
Recognising and valuing volunteers
How do I publicise and promote the work we do?
How to make your annual report a success
How to create a Marketing Plan
Management guides:
How do small charities make change?
More help
Volunteer information
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Publications
Recruitment, Selection and Induction of Volunteers
Managing and Supporting Volunteers 1
Managing and Supporting Volunteers 2