Related information

Ordering NAVCA publications

SKiLD resources
See the SKiLD (Skills and Knowledge in Local Development) website for SKiLD resources such as:

SKiLD tools for development workers - a set of tried-and-tested creative exercises for using with groups.

Skills and Knowledge for Local Development - a framework - now available as an online database.

NAVCA publications

Bimonthly policy bulletin

Annual report

Fortnightly email bulletin

Promotional leaflet about the work of local infrastructure organisations and NAVCA

Successful partnership working between the faith sector and local infrastructure organisations

Information leaflet explaining the function of LAAs and how third sector organisations should get involved

NAVCA's progress against its workplan in 2007/08

Latest data summarising the reach, work, funding and quality of local infrastructure organisations working for the local third sector in England.

Local authority grant funding: good practice case studies and checklist.

Research on leadership skills for effective strategic representation

The findings from a nine-month research project examining the development, effectiveness and sustainability of local infrastructure organisations.

This pamphlet argues that grant aid is an essential part of the local funding mix for community organisations and remains essential for thriving local communities.

The Cumbria Experience - how the county's five district CVS became one

VCS engagement in delivering change for children and young people: a jumpy start or a step back?

NAVCA's appeal for action against unnecessarily bureaucratic reporting arrangements imposed by funders on the voluntary and community sector.

Voluntary and community sector profiles

Series of publications demonstrating local infrastructure organisation good practice

Self-evaluation toolkit