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PUBLIC DOWNLOADS
| Publications List 2007/08 |
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| A document giving an overview of all the publications available through Community Matters. |
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| Consultancy and Training Services 2006-2007 |
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| Selection of training courses and consultancy services offered by Community Matters. |
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Changing The Way We Work |
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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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| Community Buildings – maximising assets |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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| Your Community Building Counts |
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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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| Current Annual Review |
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| The latest Community Matters Annual Report with information about
the year in question and a financial summary. |
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2 min @ 56k |
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| Community Matters Annual Accounts 2006/2007 |
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| Latest set of full audited financial accounts. |
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133KB |
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| Energy Efficiency in Community Buildings |
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| 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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881KB |
2 mins 9 secs @ 56k |
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| Forgotten Resources? Summary |
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| A summary of The Joseph Rowntree research report on the role of community buildings in strengthening local communities. |
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| Forgotten Resources? |
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| 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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735KB |
1 min 46 secs @ 56k |
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| The Visible Difference |
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| Brief information brochure about the VISIBLE model for Community
Associations. |
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195KB |
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| Membership Form |
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451KB |
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| PPL Licensing Scheme 2007/2008: Information |
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| Application form for a Phonographic Performance License under the
Community Matters Scheme. |
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| PPL Licensing Scheme 2007/2008: Registration Form & Notes |
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| Job Application Form |
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| Application form for any paid posts advertised with Community Matters. |
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| Equal Opportunities Statement |
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| Equal opportunities monitoring form to be sent separately from application
form. |
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| Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form |
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| Statement of Community Matters commitment to equality of opportunity. |
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MEMBERS' ONLY DOWNLOADS
| Affinity |
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| 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 |
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| Minutes of the Community Matters Annual General Meeting. |
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| Community Magazine |
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| 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. |
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| Design guide for Community Halls in relation to sports activity
reproduced courtesy of Sport England. |
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608KB |
1 min 28 secs @ 56k |
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| Information Sheets |
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| 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 |
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| Click here for the new report fro the NAVCA |
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| Managing Your Community Building |
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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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