Third Sector Support
We've changed the way we work! A large proportion of support you may require from us can be found in our self-serve system here.
If that doesn't give you the information you require, please email us using support@argylltsi.org.uk, where we will respond within one business day. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 303 4141, where one of our team will be able to direct your enquiry.
We're also bringing support to you; in 2019, we will be holding regular surgeries in your area, offering one-to-one support on all aspects of running a third sector organisation. For more information, please check our calendar.
If that doesn't give you the information you require, please email us using support@argylltsi.org.uk, where we will respond within one business day. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 303 4141, where one of our team will be able to direct your enquiry.
We're also bringing support to you; in 2019, we will be holding regular surgeries in your area, offering one-to-one support on all aspects of running a third sector organisation. For more information, please check our calendar.
What we do
The third sector encompasses social enterprises, small community groups and voluntary organisations/charities.
We provide advice, guidance and support to new, emerging and established third sector organisations on a broad range of topics and activities, including:
We provide advice, guidance and support to new, emerging and established third sector organisations on a broad range of topics and activities, including:
- organisational structures
- planning and development
- governance
- charity regulations and reporting requirements
- income generation
- sourcing and applying for funding
- promotional activities
- relevant legal obligations, such as the promotion of equality and diversity and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups
- identifying, assessing and responding appropriately to opportunities, risks and challenges
- facilitating communication, learning, co-operation and collaboration between third sector organisations, public sector agencies and the private sector, and between staff and volunteers of all three sectors.
- working with volunteers
- charitable trading (for social enterprises)