Become A Member

Joining 3VA means we are better able to work with you and support others in doing so as we know more about you and more your work. With a range of benefits for members, including pererential rates on services, why not join the growing network?

 

Membership Criteria

Membership is available to voluntary and community groups who are working for the benefit of people in the Eastbourne, Lewes district and Wealden areas. Groups' commitment to equal opportunities must be consistent with 3VA’s Statement of Values and Equal Opportunities and membership is not available to groups with aims or objectives relating to party politics.

 

Members must have:

  • A clearly defined purpose
  • A governing document such as set of rules or a constitution
  • A clear decision making mechanism e.g. a committee
  • Appropriate financial records and a bank account in the name of the group or organisation with two unrelated signatories
  • Any necessary insurances, such as Public Liability Insurance
  • Any necessary policies such as child protection, confidentiality
  • Commitment to the furtherance of 3VA's objects
  • Commitment to 3VA's Statement of Values & Equality

How to apply:

  1. Complete the membership application form and send to matthew.french@3va.org.uk
  2. The group support team will contact you to complete a brief healthcheck for your group to ensure you meet the right criteria
  3. 3VA's Board of Trustees consider applications for membership when they meet quarterly
  4. We will write to let you know the outcome of your application

Meeting the criteria

If you are a newly formed community group without governing documents or a decision-making body, please contact our Group Support Team who can help you identify what policies and insurances your group may need. In the meantime, you are still eligible to join your local Community Network.

 

Updating your details

Once every year 3VA undertake a membership refresh exercise to try and get up-to-date contact details for every 3VA member organisation (there are over 500 member groups, as of August 2011). This information is used to update our online Members' Directory. We also pass on member contact details, when appropriate, to members of the public who require a service, other voluntary groups looking for partners, statutory partners, businesses and others. 

If your group moves office or if any of your contact details change we would appreciate you getting in touch with us so we can make sure we hold current information for your group.

If your contact details change in any way please email info@3va.org.uk or call 01323 639373.