This area has been designed specifically for branches members to access useful information regarding the running of a NASS branch.
We are very aware that our branches provide a vital link between the charity and people with AS in the community. We also appreciate that without the tireless efforts of the hundreds of volunteers across the UK these branches would not be able to operate as succesfully as they do.
We have split the information provided into five areas:
1. Branch Information & News
2. Branch Guidance
3. Branch Finance
4. Branch Marketing
5. Branch Campaigning & Fundraising
If you have any comments or queries about the NASS branches or regarding any of the information below - please do get in touch with Maddy Randall by email or by calling the NASS Office, 020 8948 9117 or Maddy's mobile, 07875 107 747
You can also fill in the comments box at the bottom of this page by clicking HERE
Branch Information & News
NASS Branch Network - Safeguarding their future
Since July 2009, we have been busy visiting all of the NASS branches across the UK. We have spoken to over 800 branch members and over 120 physiotherapists about their experiences in the branches over the last 25 years. We have now published a short report, which describes the history of the branches over the last 25 years, the challenges they are facing today, and we might do to safeguard their future.
[Click on the picture to download the report]
Branch Guidance
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Branch Constitution This is a document which explains how a NASS branch is set up and run [click picture to download] |
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Guide to setting up a new branch guide This guide is for anyone who is interested in setting up a new branch of NASS in their area. It covers firsts steps that are needed before going ahead and some handy tips on how to manage a branch once up and running. [Click picture to download] |
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Guide to Branch Returns This is a guide for new treasurers and for anyone who would like to be reminded on why and how NASS requires financial information about a branch each year. [click picture to download] |
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Branch Guide to claiming Gift Aid Guidance has been produced by NASS Treasurer, Simon Frost in September 2009. It is extremely important that branches read and understand their responsibilities when claiming for Gift Aid on any donations they may receive. Also included below are some other useful forms for branches to download and use. [click picture to download] |
Other Gift Aid Documents
Gift Aid Guidance for all NASS Branches
Gift Aid Declaration Form (2009)
NASS Sponsorship & Gift Aid Form
GA Declaration - Collated Sponsorship Forms
Branch Finance
Example spreadsheet for recording branch finances
This is an excel spreadsheet which branches can download and adapt for their own use to record membership subscriptions and payments to health care professionals.
Example spreadsheet - branch finance
Branch Marketing
In order to assist branches in promoting their exercise sessions, there is a MS Publisher template available of an A4 poster, a DL leaflet and an A5 leaflet. All three of these templates have word count guidance included in the sample text. You can download a pdf version below, but if you would like a copy I will need to email it to you separately.
If you don't have access to a copy of MS Publisher - don't worry, all you need to do is follow the work count guidance and send me a copy of this and any photographs you would like to use and I will happily drop it in to your poster/leaflet. Any difficulties - do let me know.
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DL leaflet (click on picture to download) |
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A4 Poster |
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A5 leaflet (click on picture to download) |
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Example of a branch poster (Birmingham) (click on picture to download) |
Branch Campaigning & Fundraising
We like to encourage all our branch members to get involved with NASS campaigns as much as they are able.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated this year's World Arthritis Day on 12th October. It was a resounding success! Over 30 branches took part and stretched on or around the day, raising awareness of AS in their areas and also raising money towards a new branch support and development fund that every branch will be able to access to support such things as physiotherapist training, awareness days and recruiting new members. If you like to see what branches got up to - check out the Stretch Gallery!
For more information about how to access the fund please email Maddy Randall, Branch Development Officer.
Sign up for change is our ongoing campaign asking for signatures on our petition. NASS is demanding that the Government acknowledges and responds to the inequalities of healthcare and access to treatment experienced by thousands of people with AS in the UK.
People with AS deserve a better deal. If you have AS or know someone with AS and want a better deal sign the petition for change. Sign up here today!
Download the printed petition sign up sheet to collect signatures
NASS Branch Order Form (October 2010)
This form lists all the publications and factsheets that members can order
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NASS Branch Promotional Items - Order Form 2011
This simple form allows branches to order items that can be resold or given away during fundraising or awareness raising events. Please contact Maddy Randall, Branch Development Officer to discuss any orders in detail.
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