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Who can apply for CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C membership?
Membership of CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C is open to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups operating for the benefit of Croydon & Bromley people and whose aims are compatible with those of CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C.
Eligible organisations must either be: a registered charity or an unincorporated voluntary organisation with a constitution or a non-profit organisation with purposes akin to a charity or voluntary organisation or a group in the process of becoming one of the above which can show evidence that a group of people is involved and that they are working towards establishing a constitution. Exception – employers wishing to offer work (paid or voluntary) to the disabled
Eligible organisations must also either be: based in the London Borough of Croydon or Bromley or have a local committee for the Croydon/Bromley area or clearly provide a service for the boroughs or residents on a regional basis Exception – employers wishing to offer work (paid or voluntary) to the disabled
Potential members whose activities are primarily political are not eligible for membership.
How much does it cost & what benefits are on offer?
Membership is currently free so there is no reason not to join!
N.B. CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C is a Community Interest Company limited by shares.
How you can benefit from joining CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C:
Information: Access to members only forum on our Website www.centredon.org with opportunity to share good practice through blogs, photos, etc. Link to our Website (we can link your Website to ours as a partner) Consultancy services at reduced rates! Place your adverts on our Website
Specialist advice and support services: Information, advice, guidance and signposting on a range of practical aspects of employing people with disabilities Employer ‘Toolkit’ (fee charged but at reduced rate for members) Web design support and access to innovative Web-based teaching resource (one off license fee charged)
Networks and events
Referral for membership to key voluntary organisation where if successful, you will access the following:
A programme of events on many aspects of running a voluntary organisation – current events include evenings for trustees and workshops on accessible premises, fundraising and using volunteer IT professionals An annual voluntary sector conference to meet other organisations and leading speakers in the voluntary sector A Finance Forum of treasurers and finance workers, meeting regularly and providing access to latest best practice, advice and information on financial management issues A Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum for those responsible for supporting and managing volunteers
Influence: How do we apply?
Please download and fill in the short application form and return it to the address given along with any supporting documents.
How long will our application take to process?
Our rules state that applications must be submitted for consideration / approval to CentrePoint Corporation C.I.C Committee which currently meets every month. If the application is approved membership will be granted and ratified under Special Resolution at a General Meeting. We will keep applicants up-to-date with how their application is proceeding and once the application is approved they will be treated as members.
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