LDCVS Membership

In order to provide the best service and to fully represent the voluntary, community and faith sector in the Lancaster District, it is important that we are aware of all VCFS organisations. Your membership is therefore important to us. In addition to our advice services listed below, we also offer additional membership benefits.

Advice, information and support from our Voluntary Sector Development team is available in the following areas:

• Setting up a new organisation 
• Constitutions
• Roles and responsibilities of trustees
• Business planning
• Financial planning
• Funding
• Employment and recruitment
• Development
• Training
• Resources
• Exit strategies

Additional benefits for members:

• Free inclusion in our Directory of Voluntary Organisations in the Lancaster District
• Receipt of “The Hub” and e-mail bulletin if required (see form)
• Reduced rates on photocopying
• Reduced rates on equipment hire
• Reduced rates for training courses

Membership is free of charge. To become a member, please download, print and fill in the form below (pdf) and return it to the address on the form. It is important that we receive a signed, hard copy of the form.

LDCVS Membership Application Form

Full membership with voting rights is available to voluntary, community and faith sector groups operating within the Lancaster District.

Associate membership is available to individuals or organisations who do not fit the criteria for full membership of Lancaster District CVS and who agree to support our equal opportunities and mission statements. Associate members can receive our publications but have no voting rights.

LDCVS Associate Membership Form