Membership

Are you a voluntary or community organisation working within the city of Derby? If so, why not join Derby CVS?

Membership of Derby CVS is open to any voluntary or community group based in or representing those living or working in Derby City. All members must support our aims and objectives.

We currently have over 200 member organisations. We support our members by providing them with a range of services and by acting as the voice for the local voluntary and community sector.

The benefits of membership

All members have access to our complete range of services. For example, we can:

• provide funding advice and information;
• offer support and advice in developing good management practice;
• provide advice on employment matters and other issues for organisations with staff;
• recruit and place volunteers, and support those responsible for managing volunteers;
• offer training and development opportunities;
• represent the sector on local and national partnership bodies and forums; and
• support groups wanting to get involved in policy development.

For more information about the services we offer see our leaflet 'How can we help you?' or take a look through this website.

Members will also receive:

• access to a wide range of information, including details of training events and funding opportunities;
• free subscription to the CVS newsletter 'Reach Out' and reduced rates for advertising;
• discounted rates for CVS training courses;
• reduced rates for the hire of training equipment, including a TV and overhead projector;
• lower hourly rates for the hire of the training rooms at CVS; and
• a say in the running of our organisation, including the right to nominate members to our Management Board and vote at our AGM.

The cost of membership

We have a tiered system of membership charges that are based on your organisation's total annual turnover.

• Groups with a total annual turnover of under £10,000 are entitled to free membership.
• Groups with an income between £10,000 and £50,000 pay £25.
• Groups with an income between £50,001 and £100,000 pay £35.
• Groups with an income over £100,000 pay £45.

Annual renewal is in April; groups joining part way through the year will be charged on a pro rata basis.

What to do next

To join Derby CVS all you need to do is complete an application form and questionnaire and send it back to us - we'll do the rest!

Please note that all membership applications are subject to approval by the CVS Management Board.

( If you'd like to talk about how your group could benefit from membership of CVS, please contact Susannah Towne on 01332 227746 or email stowne@cvsderby.co.uk If you'd like an application form, please contact Claire Holmes on 01332 227744 or email cholmes@cvsderby.co.uk