Resources for Community Support Groups
Resources Overview
We have developed the following resources with your input and feedback. In particular, we thank all the groups that have contributed content and ideas towards them. We have tried to make them simple, clear, and concise.
They are guided by the principle that information must be based on what is practically possible on the ground, and no one knows this better than yourselves. Watch out for further updates in the coming days!
OAI Resources Overview
Resources on Governance
Resources by area
Running Community Support Groups
Courtesy of #CumbriaCVS
Safeguarding
Hygiene guidelines
Shopping & providing food for others
Picking up medication for others
Providing assistance
Courtesy of the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind
Reaching out safely
Free Online Safeguarding Training
Provided by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board
Provided by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Other Resources
The Good Neighbours Hub supports local volunteer groups by offering guidance and training.
Offers grants to local voluntary groups.
Nextdoor helps people connect with people living nearby. This may be a useful communications tool for Local Community Support Groups.
Support and advice for voluntary groups.