Voice

• Involvement in regional and national policy consultations and campaigns
• Representation to policy makers, decision makers and funders

Networking

• A variety of networking opportunities, events, peer support groups
• Access to other networks through the Community Alliance, Strategic Alliance and Community Sector Coalition

Resources

• e-News - monthly electronic news bulletin: email us to find out more how to receive it
• Publications, policy briefings, research reports and tool kits
• Advice line enquiry and signposting service by phone and email
• A range of organisational development support including:
  
  • annual review to map progress and identify development needs
  • action learning linked to managing diversity, capacity building, strategic review, building evidence and demonstrating effectiveness
  • opportunities for volunteering grant scheme

Influence

• Preferential access to new or innovative community sector developments led by bassac
• Listings and links on the bassac website
• Inclusion in bassac’s knowledge and evidence bank
• Reciprocal deals with other selected networks and service providers

Leadership

• Opportunities to contribute to bassac’s strategic development
• Voting rights and eligibility to be a bassac trustee