Promotion and marketing

Information about how to get your message across including social media in the third sector (English and Welsh are available).

If your group would like help or further information please contact one of the team below.

Alyx Baharie – Development Officer / Compact

Tel: 01792-544005 / Email: [email protected]

Karen Procter - Development Officer / Wellbeing Social Enterprise Support Officer

Tel: 01792 544023 / Email: [email protected]

Don't forget!

SCVS communicate with the local sector through our website, monthly ebulletins, email alerts, hardcopy publications and social media. If your organisation wants to promote something - whether that's an event, job vacancy, venue or a news story, contact Gail at SCVS.

Gail Hanlin, Marketing & Information Coordinator - [email protected] / 01792 544011 (Direct line)

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