Why should your group join us?

What is Preston Community Network?

Preston Community Network is an association of around 180 local voluntary and community organisations who want to influence the decisions which affect our local community and help shape the future of Preston.

Why become a member?

Our members range from large charities to small community groups - what they have in common is that they want to improve local services by ensuring their service-users or local community can influence planning, delivery and local development.

The new Localism Act is giving local communities new rights and powers.  By working together, we in the Community Network want to make the most of these opportunities for greater involvement of communities in the decisions which affect their lives.

Community Network members come together to discusss local issues, develop common objectives for our sector and appoint representatives at all levels of Preston Strategic Partnerships (and other partnerships) to influence service planning and delivery.

For a list of the groups on which Preston Community Network has representatives, and, who they are, pleaase click on the 'Network Reps' page of this website.

Who can become a member?

Membership is currently FREE and open to charitable, voluntary and community sector organisations working within the boundaries of the city of Preston - please see Membership Criteria document on the right

How does my group join?

You can download a membership application form (see right) which you should complete and return to Julie Humphrey, Co-ordinator at julie@prestoncn.org Once your application form has been received the Network's executive & Finance Committee will consider it and if your group is accepted for membership you will be informed and your group can start to enjoy the benefits of membership immediately.