The Resource Papers commissioned by the Basis Project from RCOs aim to help RCOs to access materials and support to understand key topics around this theme. In each resource paper, an RCO has researched resources available online around their topic. They give a summary of what key resources contain, and their comments on these resources. They share ‘tips’ for organisations looking to start or develop work in this area, and identify what they consider to be gaps in resources.
Social Enterprise (pdf) - written by Manchester Ensemble
Fundraising alternatives (pdf) - an overview of current funding sources and an introduction to the range of non-grant based funding options, written by Leeds Sudanese Community Association
Working together through partnership working, collaboration or mergers - 1) Focusing on collaboration between RCOs (pdf), written by Education Alliance Africa and International Diaspora Development Initiative
2) Focusing on collaboration between RCOs and larger voluntary or statutory organisations (pdf), written by Bolton Solidarity Community Association
Building community resilience - 1) Getting the best out of volunteers and building a strong management committee (pdf), written by Rotherham Women's Group for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
2) Making your organisation inclusive and factors affecting community resilience (pdf), written by Volunteers Without Borders.
We hope that you will find these resources useful. If you have any comments on any of the featured resources, please contact Helen Todd, Project Initiatives Manager, The Basis Project at Helen.todd@refugeecouncil.org.uk.
Please note, the Resource Papers reflect the experiences, views and ideas of the authors, and not the opinions or advice of the Basis Project, Refugee Action or Refugee Council.
