Our Services
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SociaLink Support Services
SociaLink offers a wide range of services that are either free or substantially subsidised.
New to the Community or Social Sector?
Check out our Charity Set Up Guide and Social Sector Orientation Guide for the Western Bay of Plenty.
All Services Alphabetically
ADVOCACY
We prepare submissions and advocate on issues relevant to the social sector locally and nationally.
BUSINESS HEROES
DISCOUNTS
Business Heroes Directory is a list of businesses that offer support and/or discounts to for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations.
COLLABORATION
Connecting organisations to work together to achieve greater impact.
COMMUNITY INSIGHTS
Assisting with collecting and collating data across the sector for community benefit.
DATA PROJECTS
Helping organisations to gain confidence with data - to collect, analyse and report on their own information and to use external data resources. Data can help demonstrate impact.
FINANCIALS + FUNDING
Support for all aspects of an organisation's finances and help with funding applications.
KAUPAPA MĀORI - WHAKAMANA TANGATA
Dedicated Kaimahi supporting hapori Māori to strengthen capability and capacity to access funding and acive their goals.
MENTORING
Annual programme where we connect and guide mentors and mentees.
NETWORKING
Events and forums to support organisations to connect, learn from each other and grow together.
OPERATIONS (OFFICE) SUPPORT
A highly subsidised support service for various organisational needs like projects, administration, systems, marketing + websites, policies and more. Purchased in blocks of 20 hours so there's no ongoing commitment.
ORGANISATIONAL ADVICE
Advisors available to provide one-on-one support for all aspects of the running of your organisation, including governance.
RESEARCH
Undertake and provide access to research relevant to the community and social service providers.
RESOURCES
DIY tools including templates, guides, videos and links to other great resources.
THE KOLLECTIVE
CO-WORKING SPACE
Managed by SociaLink, The Kollective co-working space is dedicated to the success of for-purpose, social enterprise and charitable organistions.
TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Professional development training and workshops to learn and develop skills.
VOLUNTEERING SERVICES
Assist community organisations to recruit and retain volunteers as well as encourage and promote volunteering.