Other sources of support

NCVS isn’t the only organisation supporting voluntary and community groups in the city.  If you ask us for help and we know about other specialist services, we’ll put you in touch.

There are plenty of networks in the city where you can link with, and get support from, other groups working in the same field as you, for example:

• The Children and Young People Providers Network is a network for local groups that work with children and/or young people. For more information contact j.lewis[at]base51.org[dot]uk

• Enable runs networks for learning and skills providers.

• HLG runs various networks for groups working with homeless people and others in need of supported housing.

• Nottingham Inter Faith Council can put you in touch with local faith groups.

• The Local Area Partnerships are a network of voluntary sector groups that support local people to get involved in their communities:
  • Broxtowe Partnership Trust
  • Bestwood Partnership
  • Meadows Partnership Trust
  • Renewal Trust (Sneinton and St Ann's)
  • One Vision Partnership (Bulwell.  Contact: 0115 913 3557)
  • Aspley and Bells Lane Partnership
  • Dunkirk and Lenton Partnership Forum
  • Partnership Council (Hyson Green, Radford, New Basford and Forest Fields)

• Nottingham Equal works to widen participation and representation of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) stakeholders in local decision-making processes.

• One East Midlands is the regional body for voluntary and community sector organisations across the East Midlands.

• Self Help Nottingham provides support and networking opportunities for local self help groups.

• The Trustees Network is a network for trustees of local voluntary and community groups. The network meets bimonthly. For more information contact helpdesk[at]nottinghamcvs.co[dot]uk

• The Women’s Voluntary Action Network (WoVAN) is a network for women’s groups and women activists in Nottingham. Contact Melanie[at]nottinghamwomenscentre[dot]com for more information.