Meet your HCLF Representatives

You can find out more about the HCLF Representatives and the Boards they belong to by clicking on the links below: 

Better Places Partnership Board
Children's Trust Board
Enterprise Partnership Board
HSP Standing Leadership Conference
Integrated Housing Partnership
Safer Communities Partnership Board
Wellbeing Partnership Board

Better Places Partnership Board

The Board works to improve the condition, facilities and quality of parks, open spaces, the public realm and built environment, ensuring that Haringey is a place where people want to live, work, study and spend time.

Representative:


Sona Mahtani
Selbytrust@aol.com

Future meetings:
6.30pm - 28 October 2010, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
6.30pm - 24 January 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
6.30pm - 12 April 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre   

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Children's Trust Board

The Board aims to improve outcomes for children and young people who live in, or use local services and visit Haringey, through closer planning and working relationships between all relevant stakeholders across the diverse community.

Representatives:



Maureen Galvin
mgalvin@actionforkids.org


Ify Adenuga
ify@crucialsteps.org.uk


Alexandra Hendra
ahendra@markfield.org.uk

Future Meetings:
4.30pm - 2 September 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
4.30pm - 18 November 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
4.30pm - 21 December 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
4.30pm - 17 February 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
4.30pm - 14 April 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre

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Enterprise Partnership Board

The Board is responsible for publishing a commissioning prospectus which highlights the key interventions the Board wants to see in place to support Haringey's residents, communities and businesses. The Board also works to deliver the borough's Regeneration Strategy which puts People, Places and Prosperity at the heart of all regeneration activities in the borough.

Representative:


John Egbo
john.egbo@nlpcltd.org.uk

Future Meetings:
2pm - 13 October 2010, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
2pm - 12 January 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
2pm - 13 April 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre

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HSP Standing Leadership Conference

The body has a Sustainable Community Strategy which sets out the long-term vision for the ambitions of the borough based on the things that residents have said matters to them and what we know about Haringey.

It takes account of the key challenges and opportunities facing the borough and is centred on ‘people at the heart of change,' ‘an environmentally sustainable future,' ‘economic vitality and prosperity shared by all,' ‘safer for all,' ‘healthier people with a better quality of life,' and ‘people and customer focused.'

Representatives:


Grant Cornwell
grant.cornwell@tottenhamhotspur.com


Rev. Nims Obunge
nims@peacealliance.org


Maureen Galvin
mgalvin@actionforkids.org


John Egbo
john.egbo@nlpcltd.org.uk


Sona Mahtani
Selbytrust@aol.com


Michele Stokes
michele@hwfonline.org.uk

Future meetings:
6pm - 21 October 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
6pm - 3 February 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
6pm - 28 April 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre

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Integrated Housing Partnership

The vision is to create neighbourhoods that people choose to live in, with a balance of different types of homes which offer quality, affordability and sustainability for current and future generations.

"I will try to be the voice of the VCS in the Thematic Integrated Housing meetings and believe that creative solutions should be sought to the housing issues. Let's work together to bring more smiles to Haringey".


Dana Abbas
dana@kurdishhousing.org


Louis Lewis
lal@ymcahornsey.org.uk

Future meetings:

6.30pm - 11 October 2010, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
6.30pm - 31 January 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre
6.30pm - 5 April 2011, Rooms 1&2, Civic Centre 

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Safer Communities Partnership Board

This Board is the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership for the borough. It is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the key community safety outcomes in Haringey.


Sajda Mughal
sajda@jantrust.org


Rev. Nims Obunge
nims@peacealliance.org.uk

Future meetings:

11.00am - 7 October 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
11.00am - 27 January 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
11.00am - 21 April 2011, Council Chamber, Civic Centre 

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Wellbeing Partnership Board

The Board's aim is to promote a healthier Haringey by improving well-being and tackling inequalities.


Stephen Wish
info@polarbearcommunity.org.uk


Faiza Rizvi
Faiza.rizvi@bmecarers.org.uk


Margaret Fowler
Margaretfowler638@btinternet.com

Future meetings:

7pm - 5 October 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
7pm - 11 January 2010, Council Chamber, Civic Centre
7pm - 7 April 2011 Council Chamber, Civic Centre  

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COllaborate! Newsletter

You can download the latest edition of HAVCO's Partnership & Procurement newsletter here:

COllaborate! September 2010 (pdf)

You can also download past editions here:

COllaborate! August 2010 (pdf)

COllaborate! July 2010 (pdf)

COllaborate! June 2010 (pdf)

 

About the Haringey Community Link Forum (HCLF)

In July 2007 the Haringey Strategic Partnership (HSP) adopted an agreement to develop a new accountable body called the Haringey Community Link Forum, set up to:

·        Galvanise voluntary and community representation at strategic levels

·        Provide support for representatives

·        Bring the wider sector together so that we can share our views to influence polices and improve service delivery in Haringey

The HCLF is a network of voluntary and community organisations and the “forum of forums” for Haringey’s voluntary and community sector.

HCLF mission

“To increase the level, accessibility, and quality of services meeting local needs and community cohesion through greater engagement and influence”.

What we seek to do:

  • To work with stakeholders to identify how the voluntary and community sector can contribute towards delivery of targets within the Local Area Agreement and Community Strategy.
  • To collate views of the voluntary and community sector on strategic issues, ensuring they are fed into the debate through the HSP and other fora.
  • To engage frontline organisations so they have enough information and the systems to influence policy.
  • To support community needs in order to influence policy.
  • To propose solutions where things could be better.
  • To support better partnership and collaborative working.
  • To support statutory agencies and the partnership (HSP) in clarifying the role and expectation of the voluntary and community sector in Haringey.
  • To support the voluntary and community sector to understand the balance between campaigning roles and service delivery.

What the HCLF does?

  • The Haringey Community Link Forum aims to ensure that Haringey has the best systems for effective representation of the voluntary and community sector.
  • Enable voluntary and community Sector (VCS) organisations to have their say.
  • Help strengthen the sector at strategic level.
  • Implement transparent process for elected voluntary and community representatives at a strategic level.
  • HCLF work programme.

HCLF Term of Reference (click here)

How does our organisation have its say?

  • By attending regular meetings, where your organisation’s views can be expressed and later directed to relevant Board, decision-makers etc.
  • By joining one or more thematic forums. There are currently six, focusing on: Better Places, Children and Young People, Integrated Housing, Enterprise, Safer Communities and Well-being.
  • By contacting HCLF at any time to share your views.

Who represents the Haringey Community Link Forum (HCLF)?

There are 24 representatives’ seats for the Voluntary and Community Sector at the strategic level. The 24 seats are broken down as follows; Main Partnership Board (6), Better Places Partnership Board (3), Wellbeing Partnership Board (3), Integrated Housing (3), Children and Young People Partnership Board (3), Enterprise Partnership Board (3) and Safer Communities Partnership Board(3). These representatives were nominated by HCLF member organisations and were successfully elected via an open election process. You can see a list of the newly elected HCLF Representatives here.

Why should your organisation join the HCLF?

 As a member of HCLF your organisation will be able;

  • To be heard, take part and participate in meetings for the development of the HCLF
  • To take part in our workshops, trainings, forums, events etc…
  • To get involved in influencing policy and service development collectively.
  • To network with other Voluntary and Community Organisations.

What are the membership criteria and cost?

Membership is FREE and you will need to be one the following:

  • A constituted voluntary and community organisation in Haringey or an organisation based outside of the borough that has a substantial percentage of Haringey residents using their services.
  • A voluntary and community organisation governed by a committee of volunteers with Terms of Reference, and/or with governing documents falling into one of the following headings; Constitution, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Trust Deed, Set of Rules (Industrial and Provided Societies), terms of reference (for community forums etc).

Note that: membership of Haringey Community Link is separate to HAVCO’s membership but automatic membership is available for HAVCO Members if requested.

How does our organisation become a member?

Complete and return a CLF membership form download the online application form or call HCLF team on 0208 880 4033/4079 for a form to be sent to you.

What support does HCLF provide?

Tailored training and support will be provided to voluntary and community sector representatives.

`However the Forum will also be holding meetings for the wider sector to come together to discuss what’s important to them and we will be looking at developing specific training to enable organisations to know more about commissioning/contracting etc.

Supporting the Sector

HCLF provides support through information (for example newsletters and website), training opportunities, advice and practical assistance. The CLF has developed a web-portal for members. The aim is to extend the reach of his community engagement function and bring added value to the Forum. The web-portal will offer members and elected representatives the following benefits;

  • Policy briefings
  • Minutes and agendas for the HSP and Themed Boards
  • A notice board where elected representatives can exchange views and experiences and ask for advice (not open to public viewing)
  • Consultation opportunities with the wider sector.
  • Email bulletins of information arising from the Partnership Boards and key priorities for influence and raising the voice of the sector.
  • Notice of events, meetings and themed forums.
  • Update of latest policy information and tenders

Who funded HCLF?

HCLF has been supported throughout its development by the London Borough of Haringey, which has remained the Forum’s core funder.

Compact and Haringey Community Link Forum

We are committed to using Haringey’s Compact ‘Working BETTER Together’ as the foundation for how we undertake our partnership and joint working to promote effective working relationships that meet our joint responsibility and common goal to provide the best care and support of service users ultimately meeting their needs. For more information about Compact please visit: www.haringeycommunitylink.org.uk//index.php?/partnerships/the_compact/

Downloads

·        Download HCLF Merbership Application Form [DOC] or [PDF]

·        Download HCLF Launch Presentations:
- Overcoming Barriers for Effective VCS Engagement at the Strategic Level [PDF]
- The HSP and Voluntary and Community Sector Engagement in Haringey [PDF]

·        Download Community Link Forum Agreement [DOC]

·        Download Consultation Results [DOC]

·        Download Strategic Meeting Dates [DOC]

·        Download Community Engagement Action Plan [PDF]

·        Download LAA New Performance Framework [PDF]

Contact

For more information contact Yemisi Onigbinde, HCLF Coordinator, tel 020 8880 4033, or email yo@havcoharingey.org.uk.

 

Resources

Here are some resources you may find useful if you are interested in partnership and procurement. The information provided in this resource area is a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist or legal advice should be sought about specific circumstances.


Collaborating in Partnership - an introduction

Collaborating in Partnership - Pros and Cons

8 Principles of Good Commissioning (pdf)

Jargon Buster (pdf)

Bidding checklist (pdf)

How can Community & Voluntary Organisations find out about Procurement opportunities with the London Borough of Haringey? (pdf)

COllaborate - HAVCO's Partnership and Procurement newsletter

The Price is Right!

 Building Your Cluster
– a very helpful ‘how to do it’ workbook for community/voluntary organisations wanting to create successful partnerships

 

 


The Coalition, the Third Sector and Public Service Commissioning

ACEVO Winning a Bigger Buck for you Bang

Successful Contract Management

 

Quality Programme

Free advice and support in dealing with quality issues

Support available

The service will help you

·         learn more about quality systems

·         find out why they are important for you

·         choose the right quality systems for your organisation

·         assess where you are at the moment

·         review and update your governance, policies and procedures

·         review your training and development needs

·         implement and achieve your chosen standard(s)Mentoring

How to access the service

This is a new service and full details of events and support programmes are being finalised. Graham Jordan is HAVCO's Quality and Compliance Officer who can be reached on tel 020 8880 4099, email gj@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Register now to be first to receive news about the service.

You can download a flyer for the Quality programme service here.

How to succeed with Quality Marks

Are you considering applying for a quality mark or introducing self assessment? How do you make the process work for you? HAVCO are running a free full day workshop on Thursday 20 May.
Learn how to:
- interpret the standards
- seek out the evidence
- develop improvement plans
- improve your organisation’s performance
- To book download the booking form here.

Download the booking form here to ensure your place.

Alternatively contact Graham Jordan on 020 8880 4099 or email gj@havcoharingey.org.uk.

 

 

HCLF Meetings

- HCLF Meetings

HCLF Executive - Meetings Minutes

HCLF Reference Group - Meetings Minutes

- Haringey Strategic Partnership (HSP)

 

HCLF Events

Upcoming Events


 

Past Events

Haringey Community Link Forum “Valuing the Sector”

The event was held on 2nd September 2008 at the Cypriot Community Centre.

The event attracted 83 delegates who had the opportunity to engage in questions and answers with guest speakers with policy experience and knowledge of the voluntary and community sector.

Delegates also had the opportunity to engage in workshops of their choice, in different priority policy.

Click here for information about past HCLF meetings

Partnership and Procurement

HAVCO has introduced a service to help local community groups and voluntary organisations manage the shift from grant-giving to commissioning. Grants continue to be very important for many groups and HAVCO continues to provide a Funding Advice service for those seeking help with grant-funding. All organisations, but particularly those interested in delivering commissioned services, are recommended to look at HAVCO's Quality Programme.

If you are unfamiliar with some of the 'jargon', please download our Jargon Buster (pdf). We aim to communicate in plain English but will need to use some bespoke terms to ensure accuracy. 

Our service will support community groups and voluntary organisations by:

  • helping them to assess the benefits/disadvantages of working in partnership
  • enabling local groups to form partnerships which bid for public service contracts
  • disseminating information about local commissioning opportunities
  • providing workshops to improve understanding of commissioning/procurement processes and how to bid successfully
  • working with commissioners in statutory agencies to ensure that they are kept well-informed about the community/voluntary sector and what it can offer

Our service will include:

  • An electronic newsletter (COllaborate!) providing up-to-date information, details of events etc.
  • resources for those interested in partnership and procurement on HAVCO website
  • one-to-one help for community/voluntary groups with partnership and procurement 
  • workshops for local groups interested in partnership and collaboration
  • opportunities to find out more about procurement and commissioning and what it means for your organisation
  • practical help for groups bidding for public service contracts

All registered charities considering involvement in partnership working and/or public service delivery are strongly recommended to review the guidance provided by the Charity Commission and look at our Bidding checklist:

CC34 - Collaborative Working and Mergers (pdf)

Working with other Charities (webpage)

CC37 - Charities and Public Service Delivery (pdf)

HAVCO is committed to developing its service to meet the needs of community groups, voluntary organisations and commissioners and welcomes feedback at any time.

Please contact me:

Robin Charnley
020 8880 4089
rc@havcoharingey.org.uk

Haringey Volunteer Centre - support for organisations

Why involve volunteers?

  • If you involve volunteers, you will be able to do more with limited resources.
  • Volunteers can bring new skills and talent, into your organisation, complementing those of your existing staff.
  • They can also bring fresh ideas, helping you to innovate and to improve your work.
  • By involving volunteers you will gain a more diverse workforce, which better reflects the community that you serve.

Haringey Volunteer Centre offers a range of services designed to help you find the right volunteers and work with them effectively.

Volunteer Brokerage Service

We help organisations find volunteers through our Brokerage Service. If you send us an outline of the role that you want volunteers to carry out, we will advertise your opportunities. When we find someone that meets your requirements, we will refer them on to you.

Good Practice

There are clear advantages to adopting good practice when working with volunteers. By following a few simple steps, you will find it easier to recruit the right volunteers, your volunteers will stay for longer and they will be more motivated. We provide the following services to help you to improve your working practices.

Haringey Volunteer Award

Haringey Volunteer Award

Haringey’s Volunteers donate a huge amount of time to the community. But their contribution is sometimes overlooked, and they are often not given the recognition that they deserve.

We want this to change, so we are organising the Haringey Volunteer Award scheme to celebrate our local ‘unsung heroes’ and the organisations that support them.

How will it work?

  • Haringey residents that complete 50+, 100+ & 200+ hours volunteering will receive a certificate in recognition of their contribution - bronze, silver & gold certificates.
  • Organisations that support their volunteers to complete 100 hours volunteering will receive a certificate in recognition of their contribution.
  • We are currently exploring the possibility of holding a high profile awards ceremony in spring/summer 2008.

How to claim Volunteer Awards

  1. Organisations should immediately start to keep records of the hours that each of their volunteers contributes using a Record of Volunteering Form (PDF).
  • Each time your volunteers contribute time to your organisation, write down the number of hours that they have volunteered.
  • Note down the cumulative total (the overall number of hours they have volunteered)
  • Make sure their line manager or supervisor signs the Form to indicate it is accurate.
  1. Once your volunteer reaches 50, 100 or 200 hours, tick the appropriate box on the form, add your signature and send a copy to us – we will then issue the appropriate certificate to the volunteer.
  1. Once your volunteer reaches 100 hours, your organisation will be eligible for an Award. Again, simply add your signature, send a copy to us and we will issue a certificate to your organisation.

Support for organisations

Volunteer Involving Organisations (including public sector agencies) that participate in the awards programme will be able to access support from the Volunteer Centre to help them find appropriate volunteers and manage them well, including:

  • a basic volunteering ‘healthcheck’ & support to develop their volunteering policy and role descriptions.
  • opportunities to advertise their volunteering opportunities on the national volunteering database and through the Volunteer Centre’s community outreach.
  • access to membership of the Volunteer Coordinators Network for advice on good practice and peer support.
  • regular information bulletins on volunteering issues.
  • access to free training in volunteer management.

To access these services or to find out more about the Haringey Volunteer Award contact Haringey Volunteer Centre on 020 8880 4047 or email info@haringeyvolunteercentre.org.uk

Partnership resources

Volunteer Award Scheme

Haringey’s Volunteers donate a huge amount of time to the community. But their contribution is sometimes overlooked, and they are often not given the recognition that they deserve. We want this to change, so we are currently planning a Volunteer Award to celebrate our local ‘unsung heroes’ and the outstanding organisations that support them to volunteer.

Our proposal

Aims

  1. To publicly acknowledge and raise the profile of the contribution that Haringey’s volunteers and volunteer involving organisations make to their community.
  2. To encourage Haringey residents to make a sustained commitment to volunteering (over 100 hours in a year).
  3. To promote best practice in the recruitment and management of volunteers within volunteer involving organisations.

How it will work

  1. Volunteers that complete 50, 100 or 200 hours volunteering will receive an award from the community in recognition of their contribution.
  2. Voluntary and community groups will also receive an award for each volunteer that they support to complete 50, 100 or 200 hours volunteering.
  3. Volunteer involving organisations will be helped to find appropriate volunteers and involve them effectively, including:
    •  a ‘healthcheck’ & support to develop their volunteering policy and role descriptions
    • volunteer opportuities advertised on the national volunteering database and through community outreach
    • membership of the volunteer coordinators network for advice on good practice and peer support
    • regular information bulletins on volunteering issues
    • access to free training on volunteer management
  4. A high profile awards ceremony will take place in Spring/Summer 2008

The Compact

Need volunteers?

  • If you involve volunteers, you will be able to do more with limited resources.
  • Volunteers can bring new skills and talent, into your organisation, complementing those of your existing staff.
  • They can also bring fresh ideas, helping you to innovate and to improve your work.
  • By involving volunteers you will gain a more diverse workforce, which better reflects the community that you serve.

Haringey Volunteer Centre offers a range of services designed to help you find the right volunteers and work with them effectively.

Volunteer Brokerage Service

We help organisations find volunteers through our Brokerage Service. If you send us an outline of the role that you want volunteers to carry out, we will advertise your opportunities. When we find someone that meets your requirements, we will refer them on to you.

Good Practice

There are clear advantages to adopting good practice when working with volunteers. By following a few simple steps, you will find it easier to recruit the right volunteers, your volunteers will stay for longer and they will be more motivated. We provide the following services to help you to improve your working practices

Contact

For more information about the brokerage service, contact Fred Ranson, Volunteering Promotion Officer, tel 020 8880 4084 or email fr@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Want to volunteer?

Volunteering is not just about giving. It is a two-way exchange of skills and experience, providing a way for you to meet new people and find out more about your community. Not only that - it can be great fun and very rewarding too!

Voluntering offers a whole range of benefits. Here are our top five.

1. Meet People

Volunteering gives you the chance to meet people from all walks of life, to broaden your horizons and make new friends.

2. Improve your chances of getting a job

Just a couple of hours of volunteering a week can really enhance your job prospects, helping to plug any gaps in your work experience, give you reference and gain work related skills.

3. Help other people

Volunteering enables you to contribute to your community and help to improve the lives of others. But it’s not just a one way street - most people find that 'giving something back' makes them feel good about themselves too

4. Gain Confidence

Volunteering can expose you to new situations and experiences, helping you to develop your confidence and take on new challenges.

5. Give your life more structure

If you are unable to work, have retired or have a lot of spare time on your hands, volunteering can help give structure to your day.

What can I do?

People used to think that volunteering was all about serving meals at soup kitchens or helping out in charity shops. Today, potential volunteers can choose from a broad range of voluntary activities.

If you want to get a taste of what’s on offer, take a look at the opportunities available on the National Volunteering Database.

How do I start?

First of all, think about the sort of volunteering opportunity you are after. Tips on finding the right opportunity some of the key issues you should consider.

How to access the service

Organisations seeking volunteers should contact Tracey Lamey, Volunteer Promotion Officer, tel 020 8880 4084 or email tl@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Individuals wanting to volunteer should first register with the National Volunteering site, do-it and then contact Ali Ouramdane, Volunteering Project Worker, tel 020 8880 4032 or email ao@havcoharingey.org.uk to set up an appointment with the Volunteer Centre.

For information on the Volunteer Co-ordinators Network, training or capacity building please contact Ali Ouramdane, Volunteering Project Worker, tel 020 8880 4032 or email ao@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Partnership Support

HAVCO provides help and advice with partnership working. We provide good guidance, one-to-one advice and training in partnership working.

The need for collaboration is increasing, mainly due to increased pressure from funders. Therefore voluntary and community organisations need to prepare themselves and begin discussions on whether they are ready or interested to form partnership.

There are downsides as well as positive aspects to partnership working. But most partnerships are developed for financial benefit, such as a range of small-to-medium service providers forming a collaboration to enable them to compete against larger commercial organisations to secure a large contract.

Useful resources

To assist with partnership working and forming partnerships HAVCO has a number of useful documents to download. Visit the partnership resources section to access them.

How to access the service

Contact Pamela Pemberton, HAVCO’s Sector Engagement & Communication Manager, tel 0208 880 4078 or email pp@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Volunteer Centre

Haringey Volunteer Centre logoHaringey Volunteer Centre promotes and supports the development of volunteering in the London Borough of Haringey.

Activities

Our main activity is to recruit and place volunteers within not-for-profit organisation through our Volunteering Service.

We also seek to:

  • Raise awareness of the benefits that volunteering can offer individuals, organisations and the community.
  • Create more volunteering opportunities, by helping voluntary, community and public sector organisations develop new roles for volunteers.
  • Develop organisations, building their capacity to recruit, supervise and manage volunteers effectively.
  • Campaign for increased funding and resources to develop volunteering in Haringey.

Haringey Volunteer Centre promotes and supports the development of volunteering in the London Borough of Haringey.

Haringey Volunteer Centre logo

Towards 2012 and Beyond - A Volunteering Development Plan for Haringey

In October 2009 HAVCO published a Volunteering Development Plan for Haringey, to act as a strategic framework for volunteering in the borough. It was created as a practical tool to help develop both the quantity and quality of volunteering in Haringey.

You can download the development plan here:

A Volunteering Development Plan for Haringey

Volunteering Awards logo

Value your volunteers! Gain recognition for your organization!

We are organizing the Haringey Volunteer Award scheme to celebrate our local ‘unsung heroes’ and the organisations that support them.

Read more about how to qualify for an Award

Need Volunteer logo

Need Volunteers?

We help organisations find volunteers through our Brokerage Service. If you send us an outline of the role that you want volunteers to carry out, we will advertise your opportunities. When we find someone that meets your requirements, we will refer them on to you.

Read more about our services for organisations

Want to Volunteer logo

Want to Volunteer?

Volunteering is not just about giving. It is a two-way exchange of skills and experience, providing a way for you to meet new people and find out more about your community. Not only that - it can be great fun and very rewarding too!

Read more about our opportunities

Need a Trustee or Board Member logo

Need a Trustee or Board Member?

We are running a pilot project to recruit and match people who are interested in becoming a trustee within local voluntary organisations.

How to access the service

Organisations seeking volunteers should contact  Ali Ouramdane, Volunteering Project Worker, tel 020 8880 4032 or email ao@havcoharingey.org.uk

Individuals wanting to volunteer should first register with the national volunteering site, do-it and then contact Ali Ouramdane, Volunteering Project Worker, tel 020 8880 4032 or email ao@havcoharingey.org.uk to set up an appointment with the Volunteer Centre.

For information on the Volunteer Co-ordinators Network, training or capacity building please contact   Ali Ouramdane, Volunteering Project Worker, tel 020 8880 4032 or email ao@havcoharingey.org.uk

Community Accountancy

AccountancyFree accountancy advice and support for voluntary and community organisations in Haringey to operate payroll and assist with accounting and financial management.

Support available

The service can help you with:

  • Managing your resources effectively
  • Carrying out financial tasks effectively
  • Maintaining proper accounting records
  • Making informed management decisions
  • Complying with legal, regulatory and funder requirements
  • Demonstrating financial competence to funders and potential funders
  • Procuring and commissioning for contracts to deliver services
  • Reviewing financial policies and procedures to ensure best practice

You can download full details of the services that we can offer here.

How to access the service

Maia Phutkaradze is HAVCO's part-time (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Community Accountant who can be reached on tel 020 8880 4082, email mp@havcoharingey.org.uk. You will need to book an appointment to access the service.

You can contact the Community Accountant by filling in the online form here

You can download a flyer for the Community Accountancy service here.

Factsheets:

You may find the following factsheets useful:

Writing Successful Budgets

New format for submission of accounts to Companies House

VAT for charities and not for profit organisations

New legal form of incorporation for charities

Gift Aid - maximise your income

 


 

Haringey Community Link Forum (HCLF)

The Compact logo

Haringey Community Link Forum or HCLF provides the voluntary and community sector (VCS) with an opportunity to influence decisions on local policy and services. By getting involved in the HCLF, Haringey VCS organisations get the opportunity to have their say on issues such as homelessness, children and young people, health and wellbeing, enterprise etc that effect the everyday life of the communities we serve.

"We have the opportunity to raise concerns and speak directly with those that have a statutory responsibility to deliver services. We speak collectively on the things that matter to our community; so I encourage VCS organisations and local people to talk to us about their issues or concerns"
John Egbo
Director North London Partnership Consortium, Standing Leadership Conference and Enterprise Partnership Board

What does the HCLF do?

  • Engage VCS representation at the strategic decision making levels
  • Influence local policy development and service provision
  • Galvanise the voice of the wider VCS in Haringey on key local developments
  • Raise awareness of key initiatives
  • Share information with the wider VCS
  • Increase inclusion of communities

The HCLF enables the VCS to respond to various government papers. It plays a significant role in making sure that the Councils commissioning processes are fair to all and most recently the HCLF collaborated and is putting together a Positioning Paper in response to budget cuts proposals from the Council.

In these difficult times, it is vital that you engage with us at the HCLF.


 "In my new role I hope to be able to represent the views of the VCS as effectively as possible so as to influence the policies and plans that really impact on people's lives".

Maureen Galvin
Children's Trust Board Representative

Contact your HCLF Representatives

To get your voice heard on issues or concerns that you might have relating to the community work that you do get in contact with the relevant Representative. Click on the link below for the contact details of the HCLF Representatives and the Boards that they belong to.

Contact your HCLF Representatives here.

Join the HCLF today!

Click here to download HCLF membership form

For more information about HCLF membership download the HCLF Policy Booklet here.

You can download the August 2010 HCLF newsletter here.

Learn more about the HCLF - Read our FAQS

Click here to download Frequently Asked Questions about HCLF, including:

  • What does the HCLF do?
  • Differences between the HCLF and HAVCO
  • How is the HCLF structured?
  • Outline of main priorities for each Partnership Board
  • Getting involved with the HCLF
  • Why groups should join the HCLF
  • Responsibilities of HCLF Representatives
  • Length of HCLF representation
  • How is the performance of the HCLF monitored?

 

 

 

Funding Advice

Advice, information and support on funding free of charge direct to voluntary and community organisations in Haringey. Training courses are also provided on a regular basis.

During 2007, we have helped raise £1.5 million for organisations in Haringey so far.

How to access the service

Carmen Gonzalez is HAVCO's part-time Funding Officer who can help you with finding funding for your organisation and advise on relevant funding inquiries. You can contact Carmen on: 020 8880 4085, email cg@havcoharingey.org.uk.

Funding Fact Sheets

Before you Start Fundraising [DOC]
Defining your Costs [DOC]
Fundraising Strategy [DOC]
Before your Project Ends [DOC]
Filling in the Application [DOC]
Organising Fundraising Events [DOC]
Ready to Apply? [DOC]
Outcomes & Other Terms [DOC]
The Letters Applying to Trusts [DOC]
Preparing the Budget [DOC]
Using a Template for your Budget [DOC]
Simple Guide to Commissioning [PDF]
Top Tips for Writing Applications [PDF]
Full Cost Recovery Tool [XLS]
Preparing Successful Bids by Action Planning [PDF]
Commissioning and Procurement [DOC]
Sustainable Commissioning Model - policy brief March 08 [DOC]

Funding Links

Open 4 Community - A website dedicated to sourcing funding for voluntary groups - Click here to visit

GRANTfinder - The most comprehensive and up-to-date database of grants, loans and other initiatives operating in the UK. Currently it holds details on over 4,000 initiatives, including European Commission grants, UK Government grants, local government grants and grants provided by corporate sponsors and charitable trusts - Click here to visit

j4p Community - A new website from j4b - The most comprehensive Voluntary and Community Sector grants & funding database in the UK - Click here to visit

GRANTnet - A straightforward free-to-use service from GRANTfinder, can help small businesses like yours to identify suitable funding - Click here to visit

Government Funding - You can use this online service to search for funding from various Government departments and Regional Government Offices - Click here to visit

Lottery Funding - A joint website run by all Lottery funders in the UK.This site allows you to search information on current funding programmes across the UK - Click here to visit

financehub - This site contains a range of resources to help you find out about funding and to develop a sensible funding strategy. It won’t ‘find you a funder’ but it will help you to navigate through the maze of options and issues. And it will help you to find the best starting points for identifying the right funding for you.Click here to visit

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation - Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. We aim to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. We do this by funding the charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. We take pride in supporting work that might otherwise be considered difficult to fund - Click here to visit

Garfield Weston Foundation - The Garfield Weston Foundation has helped a wide range of organisations with grants of varying sizes. Our recent rounds of funding have helped projects in the following categories: Arts, Community, Education, Welfare, Medical, Social, Religion, Youth and Environment. - Click here to visit