Being There is a local charity providing emotional support and practical assistance to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with those closest to them, such as family, friends and carers.
Being There was founded in 1982 by people with cancer for those with concerns about the disease. Since then, the charity has grown to offer new services to the those living with or affected by cancer and other life-limiting illness such as strokes, heart and respiratory diseases.
They offer support and volunteering opportunities, listen confidentially to concerns about having cancer, strokes, heart and respiratory disease and other serious illnesses. They also promote well-being which includes, counselling, befriending, carer support, respite sitting, social groups as well as practical assistance such as taking people shopping or transport to hospital appointments.
Vikkey Chaffe | CEO of Being There states:
“The QIAA process was fantastic and working with Dawn has been great. The QIAA has highlighted any gaps that we had, and being new in role as CEO of Being There – it has been really important and useful in helping me to understand our charity. I would advise any charity to the same”.
Find out more about Being There in Tameside: https://beingthere.org.uk/being-there-in-tameside/
Quality in Action Award
Our Quality in Action Award is a recognised framework for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations working across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside to prove their impact. The award recognises outstanding commitment to safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvement and is an independent, local seal of approval which publicly demonstrates to local commissioners, funders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders that your organisation delivers quality activities and services.
How can my organisation apply for the Quality in Action Award?
You'll work alongside one of our dedicated Development Officers to meet criteria that ensures your organisation has the right things in place, with practical advice, resources and support to help you develop the policies and procedures that are right for you. The QiAA is free and open to groups of any size. By achieving the award you'll be able to demonstrate to local commissioners, funders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders that you are delivering quality activities and services.
If you would like more information on our Quality in Action Award, and how you could work towards achieving it, please contact us: Tel: 0161 339 2345 Email: development@actiontogether.org.uk