2. A programme for infrastructure organisations to support them in becoming more efficient, effective, and sustainable. What is BIG Assist?

3. Organisations that support the work of other organisations/frontline groups: representing the views of their members to government helping new initiatives develop providing advice/information on the policy environment and aspects of running and managing an organisation (including recruiting volunteers and accessing sustainable funding or generating income) enabling organisations to work together (collaboration and partnership working) Examples of types of organisations eligible for the BIG Assist programme: CVS’s Volunteer Centres Rural Community Councils Infrastructure?

4. Peer-to-peer: sponsored visits & mentoring Events: networking & engagement opportunities Online: discussions & free resources Direct support: vouchers in 5 categories

5.  Strategy, planning and managing change  Financial sustainability  Innovation, new products and ways of working  Marketing and building strategic relationships  Supporting and developing people & organisational culture Direct Support - topics

6. Organisational Support - vouchers Stage 1: pre-qualification Stage 2: online self-assessment Stage 3: review meeting

7. Host a visit Peer to Peer: Visits & Mentoring Find a mentor BIG Assist covers the costs of this activity - to browse opportunities or post one of your own go to Connectspace…

8. Connectspace

9. BIG Assist’s online community Discuss on Sharespace Access free resources Join live discussions Follow us on twitter - @BIGAssist

10. Join the discussion…

11. Access free resources

12. Get in touch: