Pro Bono & Business Volunteers – Advice & Support For Groups
What is the Pro-Bono Bank?
The Pro-Bono Bank is a pool of local professionals and business leaders who offer advice and support to voluntary and community sector organisations at no cost. We founded the Pro-Bono Bank in response to the many voluntary sector groups we work with who on occasion need expertise that only the business community can provide.
It provides voluntary sector organisations with access to business skills, experience and knowledge to support them to grow, develop and problem solve. To date we have 30 businesses signed up to provide free support through the Pro-Bono Bank. That’s over 1000 staff who live and work in Trafford, and who want to give something back.
What skills are on offer?
We currently have advisors and expertise in the following areas on offer:
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Human Resources
- recruitment advice
- policy development
- Managing people.
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Marketing
- branding
- market research,
- developing a marketing strategy
Our Marketing advisors can advise and support your organisation with
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Social Media
- Developing social media for your organisation (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin),
- Improving your online Profile
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Accountancy and Bookeeping
- Advice and support ranging from basic bookkeeping to a full consultation.
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Legal
- Legal advice given on request.
How do I access the Pro-Bono Bank?
So that we can make sure we get you the right support we ask VCSE groups and organisations to complete a short form so that we fully understand your needs. Click Here to download the VCSE Group Support Needs Form. Please complete and send back to Caroline Lewis on caroline.lewis@thrivetrafford.org.uk or phone 0330 123 9766 for more details.
Completed request forms can be returned via email to caroline.lewis@thrivetrafford.org.uk
I can’t see the advice that I need listed…
If you cannot see the advice you need listed above do not worry. The Pro-Bono Bank is growing and evolving all the time and we have new professionals signing up each week. If you are in need of specialist skills or advice that is not listed above, please contact Caroline Lewis on 0330 123 9766 or via email: caroline.lewis@thrivetrafford.org.uk.