The Committee & meetings

The Role of the Committee:

Our committee plays a vital role in helping the organisation operate safely, ethically and effectively for the benefit of our clients, volunteers and wider community.

The committee is responsible for supporting the overall direction, governance and development of the service. Working together, committee members help ensure that Side by Side Counselling remains a safe, professional and sustainable service that continues to meet the needs of the community.

The responsibilities of the committee include:

Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the service
Ensuring the organisation operates in line with its values, policies and legal responsibilities
Overseeing funding, fundraising and financial sustainability
Supporting staff, volunteers and counsellors
Helping maintain safe and ethical practice throughout the service
Promoting awareness of mental health and counselling support within the community
Working to ensure counselling remains accessible and inclusive for those who need it

Our committee members generously give their time, skills and experience to help support the future of the service. Their dedication helps ensure that Side by Side Counselling can continue providing compassionate support to individuals and families across the community.

Members of the Committee:

Side by Side is managed by a volunteer committee, elected by members of the organisation.

· Head of Service: Luke

· Chair: Amanda

· Deputy Chair: Juliet

· Treasurer: AJ

· Public Representative: William

· Secretary; Imogen

· Volunteer Representative: Jessie

Meetings

meetings play an important role in helping us maintain a safe, effective and well-organised service for our clients, counsellors, volunteers and community.

Regular meetings allow us to work collaboratively, review the needs of the service, discuss future developments and ensure that we continue providing high-quality support in a professional and ethical way.

Meetings also provide valuable opportunities for volunteers and team members from both our Oldham and Ashton sites to get to know one another, build supportive working relationships and feel connected as part of one wider team. Creating these connections helps strengthen the sense of community within the organisation and encourages shared learning, support and collaboration across both sites.

Annual General Meeting (AGM): Our Annual General Meetings provide an opportunity to reflect on the progress, achievements and challenges of the organisation over the past year. AGMs help ensure transparency, accountability and good governance within the service. also allows volunteers to stay informed about the direction and future goals of Side by Side Counselling.

Committee Meetings: They are essential for the ongoing management and development of the organisation. These meetings focus on areas such as governance, safeguarding, policies, funding, finances, fundraising, service development and long-term sustainability. The committee meetings help ensure that the organisation continues to operate responsibly, ethically and in the best interests of the community.

Service Meetings: These provide an opportunity for counsellors, volunteers and staff to come together to discuss the day-to-day running of the service, share updates, raise concerns, review processes and support one another as a team. These meetings help strengthen communication, collaboration and consistency across the organisation while ensuring the needs of clients remain at the centre of the service.

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