What we doWe work to support, develop and represent the voluntary and community sector in Bristol. Our work is made up of many different parts and two of our key services are:

This leaflet explains what we do and some of the benefits of becoming one of 600+ members. Voscur is a member-led charity - the more diverse our membership - the more exciting and relevant our work will be!

The Support HubOur Support Hub helps Bristol-based voluntary and community sector groups and organisations to improve their performance and provide long-term, quality services. It can offer advice on a range of topics, one-to-one sessions with skilled development workers, access to free or low cost training, information and signposting and referrals to specialist partners.

www.supporthub.org.uk

Voice and InfluenceOur Voice and Influence service is about ensuring that our sector has a strong voice and is able to influence decisions affecting it in Bristol and beyond. We organise themed network meetings, events, and support a group of VCS advocates who represent the views and interests of the sector in local decision making processes. Anyone can be involved - to find out how visit:

www.voiceandinfluence.org.uk

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Benefits of membership

Thrive! magazineMembers contribute to and receive our quarterly magazine, packed full of information on funding, training, events, good practice and lots more.

Members’ deskMembers are welcome to come in and use the facilities on the members’ desk which include a computer and internet access.

DiscountsMembers receive discounted rates for our training courses, events, advertising in our magazine and placing job adverts on our website which receives, on average, around 134,000 page views every month!

Funding adviceOur members have exclusive access to GrantNET through Voscur, a free service for identifying suitable funding for their organisations/projects. GrantNET is an interactive database covering a huge range of funding sources. Other things we offer:

e-bulletinsOur e-bulletins are full of relevant news, events, training, jobs, funding and resources. To subscribe visit our website.

PromotionYou can list your events and activities on our website. We include a range of these in our popular e-bulletins.

Information and resourcesOur websites include news, information and resources tailored for Bristol’s voluntary sector.

Conferences and briefings We organise one-off briefings and consultation events on a range of topical issues (local, regional and national).

Signposting Our friendly staff team is always happy to answer any queries. If we can’t help, we will do our best to direct you to someone else who can!

To become a member of Voscur and for further details about membership fees and criteria visit: www.voscur.org/about/joiningonline or call us on 0117 909 9949. S u p p o r t i n g V o l u n t a r y A c t i o n