Branch and support group resources


Documents and resources for members of Parkinson's Disease Society branches and support groups

 

 

Branch and support group documents



Branch Manual

 

The Branch Manual is designed to provide clear guidance on setting up and running a successful branch. It is aimed at committee members of existing branches, or those wishing to begin the process of setting up a new branch.

 


Branch Guidelines


The Branch Guidelines provide more detail on topics covered in the manual, including setting up a branch, running your committee, promotion, financial and legislative requirements, fundraising and legislative requirements and more.

 


Branch Rules

 

The Branch Rules document is designed to help branches operate consistently and in accordance with statutory requirements. The Rules exist to protect the organisation, our charitable interest and our members.

 


Support Group Rules

 

The Support Group Rules document outlines statutory requirements for operation of a support group.

 


Guidelines for branch and support group web editors

 

Guidelines and templates for branches and support groups who want to update their information on the Parkinson's Disease Society website

 

Support for all leaflet

 

Leaflet reporting outcomes of the Parkinson's Disease Society's Support for all programme to invest in expanding and improving local services for all those living with Parkinson's throughout the UK.


Volunteer recruitment



Volunteer handbook

 

A guide to volunteering with the Parkinson's Disease Society



Volunteer role descriptions

 

Generic role descriptions for volunteer posts in branches and support groups to use when advertising. 

 

Annual Conference

 

The Annual Branches' Conference took place on Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2009 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

 

 

Meet the Branch Support team


Kathy Reay

Kathy Reay: Head of Volunteer and Branch Support

Responsible for volunteer policy and development and supporting for our network of branches and groups throughout the UK

 

Jo Jones

Jo Jones: Branch and Volunteer Support Co-ordinator

Responsible for the co-ordination of branch and volunteer administration

 

 

Contact the Branch Support team

 

To enquire about any of the resources on this page please email the Branch Support team: branchandvolunteersupport@parkinsons.org.uk 

 

For all other enquiries about your branch and support group please contact the Branch and Volunteer Support Officer in your regional or country team

 

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