1 John Street, Swindon, SN1 1RT. Tel 01793 538398 info@vas-swindon.org Charity No. 287732, Company No. 1604168
© 2009 Voluntary Action Swindon (Charitable company limited by guarantee).
Our Strategic Objectives
To improve the capacity and quality of voluntary and community organisations.
To facilitate liaison and collaboration in the voluntary and community sector and
between the voluntary, public and private sectors.
To enable voluntary and community organisations to gain greater access to information,
practical support services and facilities.
To identify and prioritise the needs of local communities and develop appropriate
responses.
Our Services
Development: A rolling skill based training programme and funding advice to set up and build the capacity of voluntary and community organisations to meet their objects.
Voice and Representation: Provision of access to representation of voluntary and community sector interests to policy makers and also provision of a voice in policy-making.
Support Services: Provision of services to include a print and design workshop, meeting rooms, equipment hire, a library, office space and information, Advice and Guidance on Voluntary and Community sector matters.
Gateway Project: A team of specialist advisors ready to offer free advice, information, support and guidance on the subjects of funding advice, running a group, youth activities and volunteering.
UK Online Centres: Free computer courses to introduce people to computers and the Internet. Courses cover the basics of mouse and keyboard use and guide you up to using emails, shopping and banking online and more.
