If you have any questions please check the Frequently Asked Questions page first and then try the Ask Kathy feature to get in touch with your questions.

VAL Resources

A range of information that may be of help is available to download
from our Resources page.

Funding searches are available using the VAL Funding Information Point

Finance, Book-keeping, Accounts and Trading

West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service www.wycas.org.uk

Employment

Pay and Employment Rights Service (PERS) www.pers.org.uk

Social Enterprise

Although the Business Link Yorkshire service has now closed, there is still useful information at  www.businesslink.gov.uk. In addition, VT Training provides training aimed at small businesses and social enterprises.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk

Procurement

Contact VAL's Supporting Links to Commissioning Project

Professional Advice

Business in the Community 'Pro Help' offers free professional advice and support to community groups and voluntary organisations. This service is provided by a network of professional firms that includes: surveyors, architects, solicitors, public relations, marketing and design agencies. www.bitc.org.uk

Safeguarding

Vulnerable Adults: www.leedsadultprotection.net
Children: Contact Lucy Chadwick, Communications and Engagement Officer - Leeds Safeguarding Children's Board, 0113 395 7297, lucy.chadwick@leeds.gov.uk, www.leedslscb.org.uk