‘Where To Turn’
local voluntary and community sector information services We provide a wide range of information, networking and learning opportunities and promote local voluntary sector services, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities via our extensive networks.
The HADCA weekly e-bulletin kept over 1,000 local community contacts up to date. Since the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020 we have increased the reach and frequency of our e-bulletins to at least weekly, to ensure that local organisations and community contacts are kept up to date on the latest guidance, funding and support available.
92% of our survey respondents say that their organisations are better informed.
Our online Directories are at the heart of our information service. We work hard to ensure that both are up to date, accurate and widely promoted so that they are the first port of call for people looking to get involved.
‘It's the diversity of information, training courses etc. that you offer in your bulletins that is really valuable.’
‘The newsletters are comprehensive and are read.’ ‘Your e-bulletins and newsletters have been especially helpful over the last 15 months with the constant changes and impact of COVID-19.’ ‘It’s a really good weekly service, I like the regular contact.’ ‘Your bulletin has been a fantastic source of information & guidance especially when new in my role.’ ‘Keep up with the weekly bulletins - invaluable.’ ‘I‘m always lifting things out to relay to staff.’
278 events, 56 charity jobs and 780 charity services and community activities supporting good health and wellbeing were promoted on our HADCA website and networks. ‘I loved the website, it is so engaging and easy to use.’ ‘The “Where to Turn” directory is a great tool and useful for signposting people to relevant information.’ This year our fully searchable online ‘Where to Turn’ directory included new themes such as ‘Coronavirus Support’ and ‘Online Activities’ and our events calendar included many online sessions for charities, volunteers and people in our communities to connect and learn.
Harrogate & District Community Action
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