Medway Voluntary Action (MVA): Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Medway Voluntary Action (MVA)
Mission of the Company
To be a catalyst for social change to support and empower Medway communities to come together to help improve their lives and solve problems that are important within their communities.
Founding and Key People
- Founded: In 1989
- Founders: No information is available
- Key People:
- Lisa (Contact person for volunteer-related inquiries)
- Additional key figures are not explicitly mentioned in the provided data
Headquarters
Located at 5a New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6BB
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue of the Company
No information is available
What is the Company Known For?
- Supporting the Voluntary Community Sector in Medway
- Engaging individuals in their communities through a wide range of services including volunteering, training, social activities, and health support
- Providing guidance and support to local not-for-profit organizations to enhance their sustainability and impact
Products and Services
What Products Do They Offer?
MVA offers a variety of services aimed at both organizations and individuals in the Medway community.
High-Level Description of the Product
- For Organizations: MVA offers a wide range of support including advice, governance help, recruiting and retaining volunteers, and sustainable project nurturing.
- For Individuals: MVA provides opportunities for community engagement, support for volunteering, befriending, financial capabilities training, and access to services like health support and social activities.
- Volunteering Network: MVA facilitates a Volunteer Network for MVA members to advertise local volunteering opportunities.
Key Features of Each Product
- Support for Not-for-Profit Organizations:
- Community start-up support
- Governance guidance
- Volunteer recruitment and retention
- Sustainable project development
- Individual Engagement Services:
- Volunteering opportunities
- Befriending services
- Financial capabilities training
- Health support services
- Social activity connections
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Upcoming Events:
- Volunteer Manager Support Network Meeting on November 13, 2024
- Ongoing Initiatives:
- Community engagement projects like the Medway Together Partnership and the Community Health Catalyst Programme
New Products Launched
- Support Services for Students:
- Emphasizing the role of volunteering in preparing students for university and future employment.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- Community Transport Grants from Motability:
- Recently launched funding support to enhance services for the disabled, including expanding vehicle availability and training staff/volunteers.
New Partnerships
- Partnership with Mobility Charity Motability:
- New collaborative efforts to improve community transport options for disabled individuals through funding initiatives.
Note: This report was developed based on the available data and may lack certain financial and personnel details due to the unavailability of specific information.
