The main purpose of HAVO is to act as an umbrella organisation in order to ensure that:

• Voluntary groups & charities are offered support, training, information and practical advice wherever possible
• Maintain a channel of communication with funders, policy makers and statutory bodies
• The voluntary and community sector in Haverhill and the surrounding area secures the resources it needs to grow and provide services to the local community

HAVO believes strongly in the support and services offered to our community by voluntary groups

HAVO recognises that only by working together can voluntary groups in Haverhill and the surrounding villages gain the resources needed to carry out this valuable work.

 

Advice is available on all matters relating to voluntary & community groups including the roles and responsibilities of committees, business planning, budgeting, applying for charitable status, this list goes on..

 

Office services available include Internet access, faxing, and photo copying and hot desk space.

 

The above lists are just a few ways in which we can help your organisation achieve its aims.

If you require more information please contact HAVO either in person at our office that is within the Centre for Voluntary Agencies, Lower Downs Slade, Haverhill CB9 9HB or call us on 01440 714641, fax us on 01440 712506 or E-mail us on havo@dsl.pipex.com. Our offices are open Monday to Friday from 09.30 till 15.30 (3.30 pm)

To find out more about HAVO please visit www.havo.org.uk