Membership & Subscription to our DCA resources:
DCA Membership Benefits
Supporting people and organisations across all of Dorset-
1 hour of free consultancy
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Free 'Funding Surgeries'
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Free 'Utility Aid' Check for Community Spaces
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Free access to ACRE & DCA information sheets & templates
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Access to our library of training resources
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Funding News & Community News
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50% off our Advertising rates
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10% off many other DCA services
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Voting Rights at our AGMs
Subscriber Only Benefits
Sharing messages to people and organisations across Dorset-
Quarterly Community Newsletters
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Invitations to Events (training & networking)
Out of Dorset County?
Our membership can also be beneficial to those outside Dorset, benefits are the same as the regular Membership, aside from AGM Voting Rights.
Click the video above to hear more from David at Trent Memorial Hall.
Bespoke support from our in-house Team
Whether it’s contacting us with a query, or us giving you a quick call to see how you’re getting on, we like to offer a personal touch and be counted on!
‘DCA Membership’ Resources and More:
Events Calendar
Live sessions from our in house Trainer and Coaching team, plus regular sessions within our Community Centre.
Consultancy & Advice
Discounts on your organisation’s support, from where to start to improving your governance or procedures
Utility Aid Support
Utility Aid offer DCA members a free 20-minute energy support call. You can ask them about any aspect of your energy use.
Funding Surgeries
Each month, our in-house Advisor holds online sessions, these are 1-2-1 so you can get the most out of the time.
Advertising discounts
Use our tailored service to promote your job or event and access our network across Dorset’s communities.
GreenCare discounts
Our gardening social enterprise, where meaningful employment and community care go hand in hand.
ACRE Hallmark Scheme
A national standard that demonstrates that a Village Hall or community space is working to a good standard.
Easyfundraising
Benefit from their free consultancy and how to use their system to raise money for your organisation!
Templates & Factsheets
Templates and resources for your procedures.
Did you know 8,500 of the UK’s leading retailers will donate money to your charity when your trustees, volunteers and supporters shop with them? From buying granny smith apples to flying to the Big Apple, every online transaction can earn you money without cost to the shopper or you.
As part of our new partnership Easyfundraising is offering DCA members a free consultation to help them to find the best ways to publicise the scheme and loads of ways you can raise money. Contact caro.hart@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk for a referral.
How does it work: You set up your free page and then tell your supporters about it. Click on www.easyfundraising.org.uk/dorset and it will take you step-by-step through the process. Once you have set up your profile, you promote it to your supporters. There’s an app, or your they can bookmark the link to retailers they use often. Easyfundraising will send you the money every quarter.
Using the above (or below) Dorset specific link, will also mean that Easyfundraising will make a small donation to DCA as well, when you raise money!
Find out more at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/dorset
⇓ Resources & Training ⇓
Covering all your training needs, these popular categories will help. Use the drop downs to access these useful topics.
Please note – You will need your Membership Password.
Good Governance refers to the effective management of public resources and affairs, ensuring transparency, accountability and participation in decision-making processes.
Click here to enter ‘Good Governance’
Course content available contains:
- The ‘Essential Trustee’
- Applying to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
- Strategic Planning for the Future
- What is Good Governance?
- Managing Risk
- Understanding the Mandatory Processes
Strong communication ensures team members are aligned on goals, roles are clear, and operations run smoothly, while clear communication with customers builds trust and loyalty.
Click here to enter ”Excellent Communications”
Course content available contains:
- Community Consultation & Engagement
- How to develop your Marketing
- How to start communicating online
- Marketing your services
- Telling your Stories
- Writing your Annual Report
Financial stability is paramount for small organisations. It allows these businesses, which often have limited resources, to weather unexpected challenges, make informed decisions, attract funding, and comply with regulations.
Click here to enter ”Financial Sustainability & Planning”
Course content available contains:
- The Basics of income generation
- Ensuring your financial systems are effective
- Full Cost Recovery
- Getting to grips with raising money
- What is business planning?
- Why having a budget is important
Course content available contains:
- How do you show Provision meets Requirements
- How to do a Needs Analysis
- Knowing the Need
- Using outcome Measures
- What are Stakeholders and how do you communicate with them?
- What does Good look like?
As a charity we really need, but more importantly very much appreciate, donations to help us maintain our support across Dorset.
Your Membership and donations help support the many varied Organisations across all of Dorset’s communities, ensuring these important Groups remain legally compliant, stay resilient and sustainable for the future.
Free Subscription
Our free offering to all-
Quarterly Newsletter
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50% Advertising Discount
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Discounted Consultancy
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Templates & ACRE resources*
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ACRE information sheets
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Community Spaces Newsletter
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Virtual training courses*
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10% off ACRE Hallmark assessments
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Quarterly Networking Event
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Access to dedicated facebook group
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Funding Newsletter
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Voting Rights at our AGMs
Value Membership
For all our valued people and organisations-
Quarterly Newsletter
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50% Advertising Discount
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Discounted Consultancy
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Templates & ACRE resources*
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ACRE information sheets
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Community Spaces Newsletter
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Virtual training courses**
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10% off ACRE Hallmark assessments
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Quarterly Networking Event
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Access to dedicated facebook group
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Funding Newsletter
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Voting Rights at our AGMs
Enhanced Membership
Designed for Community Spaces and Buildings-
Quarterly Newsletter
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50% Advertising Discount
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Discounted Consultancy
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Templates & ACRE resources*
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ACRE information sheets
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Community Spaces Newsletter
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Virtual training courses*
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10% off ACRE Hallmark assessments
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Quarterly Networking Event
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Access to dedicated facebook group
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Funding Newsletter
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Voting Rights at our AGMs