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PUBLIC DOWNLOADS

Publications List 2007/08

Publications List
A document giving an overview of all the publications available through Community Matters.
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Consultancy and Training Services Xonsultancy brochure picture
Selection of training courses and consultancy services offered by Community Matters.
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Download PDF 2MB 4 mins 59 secs @ 56k

Community Buildings – maximising assets Community Buildings
This joint publication with the Local Government Association sets out a number of specific issues around the management of community buildings. A series of local authority case studies have been collected which illustrate both successful and less successful solutions to help you get the most out of the link with community groups.
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Community Money Matters Community Matters Money

A comprehensive guide to financial management and accounting for small charities and community organisations. There is a special emphasis on running community buildings and employment issues. Produced in partnership with CASH (Community Accountancy Self Help). The download/view link below takes you to the CASH website from where you can download the full publication.

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Changing The Way We Work

Changing The Way We Work

This guide shows why and how your organisation should change how you work in ways that will benefit your environment and save you money.

The guide is specifically for organisations working in the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) and you’ll find a range of examples showing how VCS groups are already making a difference.

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Your Community Building Counts Publications List

A practical step by step publication on how to make your community building even more of an asset by minimising its impact on the environment and maximising its sustainability. It has many suggested actions, useful websites and case studies to get you started.

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Download PDF 3MB 6 mins 56 secs @ 56k

Current Annual Review Current Annual Review
The latest Community Matters Annual Report with information about the year in question and a financial summary.
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Download PDF 1.08MB 3 mins 18 secs @ 56k

Community Matters Annual Accounts 2007/2008 Community Matters Annual Accounts 2001/02
Latest set of full audited financial accounts.
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Energy Efficiency in Community Buildings Energy Efficiency in Community Buildings
As part of their Community Buildings Campaign, NEA have updated and re-produced their community buildings self-survey pack. This publication advises committees on what measures and improvements could be made to their building, depending on how it is used and how often, and points them in the direction of further support and advice.
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Forgotten Resources? Summary Forgotten Resources? Summary
A summary of The Joseph Rowntree research report on the role of community buildings in strengthening local communities.
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Forgotten Resources? Forgotten Resources?
The Joseph Rowntree research report on the role of community buildings in strengthening local communities - text version of the book published in 1997.
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Talking Trusts

Recommendations for children’s trusts working with voluntary and community organisations


The Visible Difference The Visible Difference
Brief information brochure about the VISIBLE model for Community Associations.
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Membership Form Community Organisations (PDF)
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PPL Licensing Scheme 2008/2009: Information PPL Licensing Scheme 2005/2006: Information
Application form for a Phonographic Performance License under the Community Matters Scheme.
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PPL Licensing Scheme 2007/2008: Registration Form & Notes Download a copy of the registration form.
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MEMBERS' ONLY DOWNLOADS

Affinity Affinity a guide
Affinity is a guide for community associations and CVSs in how they can benefit from each other's work. It give simple and practical tips and a range of case studies which show how these two key networks can work together at local level to provide mutual support and partnership working.
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AGM Minutes AGM Minutes
Minutes of the Community Matters Annual General Meeting.
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Community Magazine Community Magazine
Latest copy of our newsletter for community organisations.
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Design guide for village and community halls in relation to sports.
Reproduced courtesy of Sport England.
Design guide for village and community halls in relation to sports.
Design guide for Community Halls in relation to sports activity reproduced courtesy of Sport England.
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Information Sheets Information Sheets
All information sheets are available as free downloads to members. Non-members can order here.
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Why Grants are important for a Healthy VCS Information Sheets
Click here for the new report fro the NAVCA
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Managing Your Community Building Information Sheets

A practical handbook for people running buildings in local communities by Peter Hudson Third Edition edited by Jacki Reason

(Please note that much of the technical information and contacts are out of date)

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