NWN Summer Seminars 2019

1. NWN Summer Seminars 2019 Activity Workshop Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

2. Workshop Plan • Who we are - 2 mins • Why we are discussing core activity within local schemes & what we aim to achieve in this session – 3 mins • Activity – 15 mins • Group feedback – 10 mins • Our tips and suggestions – 5 mins • Questions – 5 mins Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

3. Introduction • Who are we? • Why are we here? • What are we aiming to achieve? Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

4. Task: What activities could a Neighbourhood Watch scheme do to address the particular community issue we have given your group? #MoreThanYouExpect Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

5. Crime Prevention Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

6. Community Cohesion Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

7. Social Isolation Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

8. Neighbourhood Places & Spaces /Environment Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

9. How Can You Go About This • Do a SWOT analysis of your community • Create a case for support • Getting the right people • Comms/promote • Utilise NWN resources • Working in partnership • Seek out specific funding opportunities • Look at our Inspiration database to see if other schemes have done something similar or for new ideas Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

10. Case for Support Typically includes: - What the organisation is and what it does - Why it exists/what problem it seeks to solve – the need - What it is that’s distinctive about you – history, credibility, past achievements - What you’re trying to achieve/specific objectives – what difference do you want to see - Sustainability plan - How a funder/partner can help and what’s in it for them Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

11. Communications • Remember: practically everything you do will be interesting to the local paper • Get a contact, email them regularly about projects you're working on or good news stories • Remember to include the 5W’s-: Who, What, Where, When and Why • Spread the word on local social media  (NW-owned as well as community forums)  • Think of local partners – who can help amplify your message? (local employers, council, charities, volunteers, frs, police) • Let CST know about your plans (we can promote in newsletter, social media channels, website, etc.) Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

12. Resources   • NWN toolkits include resources to help you run local campaigns • Use the Inspiration database, speak to other members, get started! Generate new ideas and add your own • Fundraising section on Our Watch website: www.ourwatch.org.uk/fundraising Some useful links: • https://knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/ • www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/home/ • www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/ • www.resourcecentre.org.uk/information/bank-accounts-for-community-and-voluntary-organisations/ Register for: • Local council enewsletter • Local volunteer centreenewsletter: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/find-a-volunteer-centre • Feedback to us so we can better help you – what worked, what didn’t, what you need Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349

13. Any Questions? Neighbourhood Watch Network | Reg. in England, covering England & Wales | CIO No: 1173349