Step-by-step guidance to help voluntary organisations develop a consortium
Guidance on scoping and planning before you set up a voluntary-sector consortium
How to form the initial working group that will help partners set up a consortium
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
Why you need to engage stakeholders such as commissioners and local organisations in your consortium development, and how to involve them
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
A guide to becoming an incorporated company
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts
Guidance on fundraising in a public place
Learn about Gift Aid and how it works
Learn about donating to a voluntary organisation
Learn more about legacy gifts
Learn more about lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
Learn more about major donors
Learn about online donation platforms
Learn more about online charity auctions
Learn more about payroll giving in the voluntary sector