VAM Directory

The latest issue of the "Voluntary Action Manchester Directory" came out in Autumn 2002. The Networking Newsletter Project has its hands on a copy and has found it packed full of useful contacts. There's contact details for over 500 of Manchester's voluntary sector groups listed in 22 sections, each with their own little tab. Unfortunately, the tabs are numbered so it's a bit hard to know which section is which without continually referring back to the index (which isn't tabbed!). The tabs also make it difficult to find a particular page when using the index (which gives just the page number and not the section number) to look up a group. Perhaps, replacing the tabs with colour coded sections might be an improvement?

The biggest disappointment (at least to us!) is that the Networking Newsletter Project hasn't been listed!

Having said that, the information contained in the directory is most useful, covering sections from the environment to education, from alcohol services to international links (where you'll find Amnesty for example). There's also comprehensive information on groups providing resources to the voluntary sector and lists of MPs and the local media.

A copy of the Directory is just £15 to community/voluntary groups and individuals available from Voluntary Action Manchester (0161 236 3206, info@vamanchester.org.uk)

Review by: Michael, Networking Newsletter Project

Since the above review we have learned that to be included in the Directory it is necessary, apparently due to the Data Protection Act, for groups to sign a form before VAM will include them. Unfortunately the Networking Newsletter was never sent a form but have been assured we will for the next issue

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