Need help creating policies or procedures for your community organisation? Ask our staff about templates, sample policies and good practice information – we can help you find what you need. You can check out some of our policy templates via
Setting up a new community group or charity
If you’ve got an idea but aren’t sure how to get started, we offer information, advice and resources for anyone thinking of setting up a new community organisation or project. Common queries include: Do we need to register as a
Trustees and managing charities
Find out more about the role of trustees and good practice advice from the Charity Governance Code. Looking for trustees? Find out more here.
Free online training
Our Volunteer Centres run a regular training programme for staff and volunteers in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, on a wide range of topics. To complement this we are also able to offer a package of free online
Local training courses
Courses tailored to the Voluntary Sector View our upcoming courses here. Volunteer management An introduction to Volunteer Management People power! Recruiting volunteers for your organisation Recruiting and retaining volunteers Supporting and Supervising Volunteers Making volunteering accessible to all Funding Getting
Forums and networks
Our forums and networks aim to strengthen and develop the voluntary and community sector in Lincolnshire by bringing staff and volunteers together to share skills, information, experience, good practice, resources and to work collectively on issues of common and minority
Find funding
Information on a range of different funding streams, top tips and expert advice.
DBS checks and advice
Find out about the DBS checking process for staff and volunteers in Lincolnshire.
I need trustees
A trustee is someone who is responsible for running a charity. A Charity will have several trustees, who work as a group to make sure the charity is run properly. YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iW0tW42mck Source: The Charity Commission via Youtube Trustees
Recruit volunteers
Find volunteers and share your Lincolnshire volunteering vacancies