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BIG Assist is an innovative program designed to empower infrastructure organizations to boost their efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. It supports organizations that enhance the work of frontline groups by advocating for members, developing initiatives, and providing vital advice on policy and management. Through collaboration and partnerships, BIG Assist equips organizations with resources in strategy, financial sustainability, and marketing. Eligible entities, like CVSs and Volunteer Centres, can participate, accessing tools for growth while benefiting from community discussions and free resources.
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What is BIG Assist? A programme for infrastructure organisations to support them in becoming more efficient, effective, and sustainable.
Infrastructure? Organisations that support the work of other organisations/frontline groups: • representing the views of their members to government • helping new initiatives develop • providing advice/information on the policy environment and aspects of running and managing an organisation (including recruiting volunteers and accessing sustainable funding or generating income) • enabling organisations to work together (collaboration and partnership working) Examples of types of organisations eligible for the BIG Assist programme: • CVS’s • Volunteer Centres • Rural Community Councils
Direct Support - topics • Strategy, planning and managing change • Financial sustainability • Innovation, new products and ways of working • Marketing and building strategic relationships • Supporting and developing people & organisational culture
Organisational Support - vouchers Stage 1: pre-qualification Stage 2: online self-assessment Stage 3: review meeting
BIG Assist covers the costs of this activity - to browse opportunities or post one of your own go to Connectspace…
BIG Assist’s online community • Follow us on twitter - @BIGAssist • Join live discussions