We understand that this may raise questions regarding further information and/or training. If that is the case please do email info@hope08bath.org and we will help you work through the process. The website has helpful information and downloadable forms below to help develop the best practice of your project.

Information regarding best practice

• Child Protection - A working child protection policy in place, with nominated child protection officer, CRB checks on staff/volunteers all involved and a process in place should a child protection issue arise
  The Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service is an independent Christian-based charity that provides professional training, resources, advice and support in all areas of child protection and good working practice. Our services are used not only by churches across the denominational spectrum, but increasingly by other faith groups and secular organisations who wish to utilise the resources and expertise CCPAS is able to offer.www.ccpas.co.uk
  NSPCC Inform is the UK's only free, specialised online child protection resource
  www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/informhub_wda49931.html
• Health and Safety - Have you considered health and safety implications of the project concerned. You have a responsibility to ensure safe conditions for both workers and clients of the project concerned
  For lots of helpful information check out the government health and safety website www.hse.gov.uk/
• Risk Assessment - Risk assessments carried out as appropriate for project concerned
  www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm
  
• Equal opportunities - In any project it is important that you consider having an equal opportunities policy for your project. If you are looking for funding for your project a potential fund may require you have such a policy
• First Aid - Correct number of first aid trained personnel appropriately trained
  St. John Ambulance www.sja.org.uk/sja/
  The British Red Cross www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk/
• Food Hygiene - If the project involves the preparation of food then food hygiene training has been carried out
• Insurance - Have checked with current insurer that the project named above is adequately insured and if not have taken out appropriate insurance. There are lots of good insurance companies and some who specialise in insuring church activities. The Amaze best practice manual has some very helpful contacts and information
  For information on all these important matters Amaze is a Christian organisation that helps churches and organisations maintain standards of best practice and although it's focus is youth work it has helpful guidelines for any project wanting to run a project professionally. www.amaze.org.uk/resources.asp

Funding information

The Charities Information Bureau can help you search for relevant funding. They have lots of experience in helping churches raise funds for projects. www.cibfunding.info/

The B&NES Council for Voluntary Service is a helpful website for information and support from the local authority. www.banescvs.org.uk/index.htm

Charities Aid Foundation has all sorts of information including The Directory of Grant Making Trusts for charities and this link is to the fundraising section of their website. www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=6879