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Branch and support group resources

Documents and resources for members of our local branches and support groups

Help us improve our branch and support group resources

We're updating the manuals and guidance used by our local groups. We'd like to find out what you need and use, so that we can improve the resources we produce.

Please help us by completing our manuals and guidance review online survey

Please discuss the questions as a committee so that there is one return for each group. You'll need to refer to copies of our branch and support group documents

We have also sent each branch and support group a paper version of the survey.

The deadline for responses is Friday 30 July 2010.

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 our website

Support for all leaflet

Leaflet reporting outcomes of our 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 us

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 ReayKathy 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

Further information