Forming a Friends Group
Governance:
We want to improve things in our local community but where do we start?
All over the UK, volunteers are now very much part of the services delivered in hospitals, GP surgeries, prisons, courts, nursing homes and community centres. If you know a group of people, however small or large, who can give their time and energies to help others, forming a Friends voluntary charity can be a very rewarding way to enhance the health or social care provision for your community. Starting a new voluntary group can seem a daunting process. This factsheet gives a brief outline of the essential steps and further help is available from Attend.
