Small Groups Network - Dosti - Networking for the benefit of our communities

Small Groups Network

Who We Are

The Small Groups Network aims to help small groups (those with up to £5,000 income a year) to influence national, regional and local agendas, share knowledge, expertise and good practice, find out about funding opportunities and access training.

The network meets on a quarterley basis and to date has been given the opportunity to influence the Dudley Compact Funding Code of Practice which is one of a number of codes that supports the Compact.

As a result of groups requesting opportunities through the network to learn about different funding opportunities available, guest speakers from a number of grant programmes have attended meetings.

Dudley Small Groups Network is also a mechanism for promoting the support available to individual groups from Dudley CVS. The small group’s development service can help groups with:

Information and advice about setting up a community group
Training
Finding funding so your group can make a difference
Getting the paperwork in place so your group can grow and be eligible for funding.

Network activities 08-09

Hold quarterly meetings with members
Work on Dosti's Axis of Influence to explore levels of influence small groups have
Keep small groups informed on opportunities for funding and sustainability, national, regional and local agendas and initiatives

For More Information Contact

Rebecca Picking - Dudley CVS's Small Groups Development Officer on 01384 267 431 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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