British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres (BASSAC)

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Last updated:

23/05/07

Summary/Overview:

BASSAC (British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres) is a UK wide membership organisation aiming to “build and sustain a network of multi-purpose, community-based organisations rooted in their neighbourhoods. Providing a range of services in response to local need, the focus is on the person and their community, not the problem. ” The organisation provides support in community capacity building and also conducts research into communities.

The BASSAC website is clear and well designed, with an up to date news section. In terms of funding, BASSAC distributes Opportunities For Volunteering grants on behalf of the Department of Health to members who work in the field of local health and social care.

Website:

http://www.bassac.org.uk

Type of organisation:

Community Sector, Voluntary Sector

Policy Area:

Planning & Transport, Neighbourhoods, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality

What does it do?:

Network, Research, Project delivery, Funding Provider

Target Group:

General, Service Users

Geographical Area Covered:

UK

Date Founded:

1920 as Federation of Residential Settlements became BASSAC in 1978

How is it funded?:

Donations

Size- Staff:

9 staff members

Contact Details:

33 Corsham Street, London N1 6DR
0845 241 0375
info@bassac.org.uk