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Don’t delay, join today!

It’s an exciting time for members of Community First as we introduce a new and updated membership package bringing added benefits and recognition to organisations that want to work with us more closely.

Our members are important to us – we share a common vision:

"Our vision for Herefordshire and Worcestershire is one where strong, diverse, vibrant, inclusive and well equipped community groups and voluntary organisations empower people to address the changing needs of their communities"


Join today and you can access exciting new ‘GOLD’ benefits including:

  • 10% Discount on all our ‘charged for services’, including training courses
  • Access to the private members extranet that provides self help useful tools, guidelines, policies that are only available to non members at a charge
  • NEW! Annual employment law workshop – all the up to date information you need to know about employing people. Whether you have one or one hundred employees, this will be relevant to you. Don’t fall foul of the law by thinking you don’t need to know…
  • NEW! Annual group ‘surgery’ sessions. Let us give you up to date advice on issues and matters of importance to you
  • Courtesy copy of our quarterly corporate publication – Newsline
  • NEW! Electronic news and update report from our Chief Executive twice per annum
  • NEW! Advanced information about our services – where appropriate, priority notification and publication will be given to members
  • Feedback on our services and help develop what we offer through the biennial survey
  • Opportunity to promote your project, event or news via our e-bulletin
  • Invitation to attend our annual conference and AGM with ability to vote and to stand for the Board
  • EXCLUSIVE TO VILLAGE HALLS! Download any ACRE fact sheet on running a successful community building from our website. Charged to non members at £10 per fact sheet

Additionally, if you are member Community First can provide the quick and speedy validation process required for any group to gain access to Charity Builder UK (CBUK) - an online service that is offered free of charge and provides interactive solutions to administrative tasks, such as contract and policy writing, creation of staff handbooks and other best practice services such as governance, volunteering and insurance. It is a tried and tested service, written and updated by lawyers; it will help ensure compliance, avoid the risk of complicated and costly employment tribunals and will help to prepare groups for funding applications. Visit www.charitybuilderuk.com to register.

All of these membership benefits will only cost you £50* for 12 months, that’s less than £4.20 per month.

We’re also catering for those organisations or individuals that want to support Community First and its vision but are not in a position or do not want to access Gold membership. Download our membership brochure to find out more.

Joining or renewing is simple and straight forward. Please download the membership brochure for instructions or contact cherylc@comfirst.org.uk, 01684 312739.

You can also down load the necessary application form – either a pdf or word version. If you are already a member and simply want to renew, please download the renewal form.

Your application is subject to our Board approval. If successful you will be issued with a welcome membership pack with all necessary passwords and instructions so you can’t start taking advantage of the benefits straight away.


* £75 for public and private members

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