New CVS Grouping

Four CVS in the Borders have combined under the new name of ‘The Bridge’ to provide a range of services under one umbrella.

The Bridge was formed on 1st April 2007 by the amalgamation of the long established councils for voluntary service in Central Borders(CBAVS), Roxburgh (RAVS) and Tweeddale (TAVO) together with the Borders Forum of CVS (BFCVS).

The Bridge Mission Statement
To encourage and support the growth of Scottish Borders communities through the development of a high quality, dynamic and effective voluntary and community sector which focuses on improving the quality of life for all Scottish Borders citizens.

Details
The Bridge is the trading name of Scottish Borders Community Development Company which is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee. Company registration number 305830 Charity Number SC037646

What The Bridge can do for you

• Do you have an idea for setting up a local group?
• Are you planning a project that will benefit your community?
• Do you need help with planning a future for your project?
• Could you use some funding information or help with your grant application?
• Would you like help with your constitution?
• Are you seeking charitable status?
• Are you trying to develop as an organisation?
• Would you like help managing your accounts?
• Do you want to know where your group fits into the bigger picture?
• If your answer is YES to any of these questions, then The Bridge can help
  

The Bridge Headquarters: morag.walker@the-bridge.uk.net - 01896 757342

The Bridge - Central Borders: rob.nicholson@the-bridge.uk.net - 01896 755370.

The Bridge - Roxburgh: heather.batsch@the-bridge.uk.net - 01835 863554

The Bridge - Tweeddale: marlene.borthwick@the-bridge.uk.net - 01721 723123