SERVICES

The essence of effective service delivery is the maximisation of resources. In a world where demand will always exceed supply, as many partners as possible need to be worked with. To this end, the association will continue to maintain and develop constructive and meaningful partnerships with a range of agencies and funders. The following information seeks to give a brief overview of partnerships already in existence as well as identifying areas for potential future developments. It is important to remember that partnerships are not all about resources, they are also about sharing good practice, knowledge and information.

The association has worked alongside the local authority on many projects and initiatives over the past 3 years. The community services department acknowledges the importance of the work undertaken by the association.

The association also worked with Housing Hartlepool and the Adult Education Department on a number of joint initiatives. It is the associations wish to continue to develop new and innovative projects and activities in partnership with the local authority.

The association currently runs one ERDF funded project which will take us upto 2006.

The association will maintain a close working relationship and form, develop and maintain partnerships with a wide range of voluntary organisations working in Hartlepool, the North East and Nationally. Partnerships envisaged and already engaged which include:- Hartlepool Action Team for Jobs, PCT, Sports Development, Credit Union, Local Schools,
Neighbourhood Watch, West View Advice & Resource Centre, Skillshare, HVDA and OFCA.
Manor Residents Association. This list is not comprehensive and we will work in partnership with all agencies and groups within the voluntary sector for the good of the community.

The association place great importance upon the advice, support and resources given by our funding partners, key supporters of the associations work include Awards for All, Northern Rock Foundation, Sherburn Charitable Trust, European Regional Development Fund, Hartlepool
Community Foundation and Hartlepool Community Chest.

OFFICE FACILITIES
Internet access, telephones, fax, shredding service, laminating, photocopying, printing, c.v’s, Word processing, bookbinding and digital photography. Also we offer the latest job vacancies and job search.

In addition to the above, there are also adult education courses and life long learning courses:- including guitar and keyboard lessons every Saturday morning 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Support on:

  •   How to prepare a c.v.
  •   Assistance with letters
  •   Training Opportunities
  •   Internet