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Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Links Board of Directors has made the decision to temporarily close the office until further notice in order to minimise any potential risk to our staff and VCS group representatives in support of the official attempt to slow down the pandemic. If there are any changes, we will keep you informed.

Please note that the staff will be working from home and can be contacted on the details below during our usual office hours 10:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday. Our email address info@linkscvs.org.uk will still be monitored as normal.

Sandra Pink (Advice & Project Manager) – Email: sandra.pink@linkscvs.org.uk Mobile: 07889 726846
Jon Wynn (Administration & Information Worker) – Email: jon.wynn@linkscvs.org.uk Mobile: 07493 209255
Martin Conlan (ICT Support Worker) – Email: martin.conlan@linkscvs.org.uk
Sushri Wells (Freelance BME Engagement Co-ordinator) – Email: sushri@btinternet.com Mobile: 07876 617050 (For BME Engagement Forum Enquiries)
James Lee (Chief Executive) – Email: james.lee@linkscvs.org.uk

Venues open after lockdown survey

Some groups are finding their meeting place is not big enough to allow social distancing. We would like to hear from venues who may be able to offer them alternative facilities.

Link to survey here -

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RXZ9NWS

You can view responses to this survey via the following link:

Survey Responses

Help Needed in Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Survey

We know about the community groups that operate and the good work that you all do. Sadly, we understand that many of you have had to close down due to the Coronavirus crisis.

We are now mapping the help that is available in your residential area.

However, there are still people needing help, mainly for shopping, collecting prescriptions, someone to talk to; and they could be your neighbours.

Are you doing this in your local area or do you know of any people who have got together and are offering neighbourly support to people in need?

We would be grateful if you could complete this survey so that you can be added to the list of help in Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire .

Link to survey here - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NRRNR9G

Chesterfield COVID-19 support directory

Comprehensive directory providing details such as:

national and local resources
support on how to stay active as well as health and wellbeing information
where to get home food deliveries as well as emergency food provision
personal and business financial support and guidance
resources for children and parents

The directory can be accessed here - http://ow.ly/Nqir50zjdrz

Please use the contact link at the top of the page to suggest corrections or contributions to the information in the directory, making sure you select ‘other.’

Links is the short title of "Links: the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Council for Voluntary Service and Action Limited". (CVS)

Links provides support to voluntary organisations and community groups operating in the local government districts of Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.
Links also leads projects and works in partnership across a wider area of Derbyshire.

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Links can help with free advice on:-

Starting a group
Constitution Booklet- guidelines to help you write a constitution that clearly states your aims and how you will run your group
Constitution Template
Charity registration
Legal status
Roles & responsibilities of management committees
Funding appointments
Insurance
Policies - what policies you need to show that you are running an effective organisation.
Employing staff - understanding employment law and how to recruit and manage staff

Recruitment Consultancy Service

You can access this help in several different ways:

Meeting/discussion with our Advice & Project Manager - complete questionnaire
Telephone advice - 01246 274844
Email - info@linkscvs.org.uk
Attending training & events

To discuss any of the above or if you would just like to chat about your group call us on 01246 274844, or email us on info@linkscvs.org.uk

Our website is www.linkscvs.org.uk

This free advice is funded by Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, and earnings from fees. Project funding is received from NHS Derby & Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group.