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Community Support

Our support for community organisations through team challenges provides an ideal opportunity for team building for the staff of any organisation.

For information

please contact:

Katharine Lightbown

katharine@leicestershirecares.co.uk

Telephone: 0116 2756469

Rosie Colls

rosie@leicestershirecares.co.uk

Telephone: 0116 275 6469

				Team Challenges Teams of up to 12 employee volunteers complete a practical challenge for the local community. Team Challenges take no more than a day to complete and can involve several teams if a large number of volunteers want to be involved. Profiles of the Challenges are available to Leicestershire Cares member businesses on request. Each team has a Team Leader and Leicestershire Cares provides a Team Leader Toolkit, facilitates an initial Site Visit, and provides ongoing support through the planning process where needed. Team Challenges are a great opportunity for ‘team-building’ amongst employees as well as being a chance to give something back to the local community and have a positive and sustainable impact on an organisation or area.

				Leicestershire & Rutland ProHelp is a network of professional firms committed to providing advice and strategic support, free of charge, to voluntary and community groups in need of assistance. ProHelp Project Examples Leicestershire & Rutland ProHelp may be able to give advice and support for the following projects for community groups. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive and other projects may be considered. Legal Services Support setting up a company limited by guarantee or CIC Advice on a memorandum and articles Transferring of assets from an old unincorporated association to a new company Review of draft employment contracts Lease negotiation Company law advice Please note: ProHelp is UNABLE to assist with requests that are litigious Financial Services Advice & guidance on an existing business plan Advice on profit and cash flow forecasts Advice on accounting and payroll systems Advice on all aspects of taxation, including VAT & PAYE Please note: ProHelp is UNABLE to provide auditing services Architectural Services Completing a building feasibility study Advice on an extension/refurbishment/new build proposals Building survey and plans/costings Advice on repair and maintenance issues Advice on procurement routes Property Services Valuation of Property for wide variety of purposes Rent Review Advice and Negotiation Lease Renewal Advice and Negotiation Property Purchase and Lettings Advice Planning (Building) Services Advice on planning issues Assisting with development of a scheme most likely to secure approval Support applying for planning permission Marketing & PR Services Advice on developing a marketing or Public Relations strategy Development of/redesign of a new logo Development of promotional literature templates (i.e. NOT production) Insurance Services Advice on necessary insurance policies IT Services Advice on computer network/infrastructure Advice on printing/hardware problems Website reviews Community Groups - Do you need free professional support? For more information about ProHelp and an application form please download the following: An Introduction to Leicestershire & Rutland ProHelp Application for Assistance Deadlines for 2011 ProHelp Building Requests Handout (If applicable) Building Applications Questionnaire (If applicable) Example Case Studies Prostaid Case Study Melton Mencap Case Study Professional Firms – Commit to making a difference today Since its establishment Leicestershire and Rutland ProHelp has supported over 300 community and voluntary groups across the city and county. There are currently 30 ProHelp Member Firms. "ProHelp is the best organisation with which my firm has been involved in giving pro bono help. It promotes first-rate opportunities to help our local community, provides an excellent way of involving staff in community issues, and encourages networking with likeminded local professional firms. *As a business model it is difficult to think of anything better."* Stephen Woolfe, Senior Partner, Harvey Ingram LLP Find out how ProHelp can benefit your business, your employees and your local community by contacting us today.