Running Your Group

Communication and working together are essential elements of successful schemes.

 

Scheme Coordinator

Having a lead member known as the coordinator is important to act as the main contact in:

• Keeping members informed about relevant Crime and ASB.

• Providing advice on matters impacting members, and any issues raised by your members.

• May take the lead in contacting the Police and Council on concerns raised.

• Acting as a catalyst in building scheme and community cohesion and promoting care for each other.

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Building Relationships

Building friendly relationships with neighbours and local police teams will promote greater safety and security in your area.                                   

 

Sharing Information 

Share crime prevention advice and information with neighbours can help to make you, your home and property more resilient to crime and ASB, you can:

• Regular meetings

• Setting up a WhatsApp Group

 

Working with the police

Providing information to the police can help prevent crime a assist in the detection and apprehending of criminals e.g. sharing CCTV

 

 

Guidance on managing Volunteer Behaviour.

All members must uphold the Nolan Principles and ensure that Luton Community Watch’s reputation as a charity is not damaged.

All charities are required by law to follow the Charity Commission Guidelines.

 

A Coordinator can at times experience conflicts within the group, where there can be differences of opinion, this can be decided by members voting.

 

The coordinator must remind members of the need to follow the Nolan principles as serious breaches can result in a member been asked to leave.