Supporting Shiney Row Business Association

In May 2024, SVSA received a support request from Shiney Row Business Association (SRBA) to assist with creating a formal constitution and establishing their organisational framework. SRBA's aim is to support local businesses in Shiney Row through collaboration, advocacy, and initiatives to drive economic growth.

Challenges

• Lack of Formal Structure: SRBA was operating informally and needed guidance on forming an unincorporated association.
• No Constitution: The group lacked a formal constitution, essential for defining its purpose, governance, and decision-making processes.

Interventions

1. Initial Contact:SVSA received a support request and arranged a Teams meeting to discuss SRBA's requirements.
2. Provision of Resources:Guidance and templates for creating an unincorporated association and a constitution were shared with SRBA.
3. Draft Review:During the meeting, the draft constitution was discussed, and SRBA agreed to submit a draft for review.
4. Draft Submission and Feedback:SRBA submitted the draft constitution, which was reviewed, amended, and returned with recommendations.
5. Client Confirmation:SRBA confirmed satisfaction with the amendments and planned to finalise the constitution, indicating no further support was required.

Outcomes

• Formal Constitution:Delivered a comprehensive constitution tailored to SRBA's needs, including:

Ø  Purpose and objectives, such as fostering collaboration, advocating for businesses, and promoting local customer engagement.

Ø  Governance framework and actionable strategies to support Shiney Row's business community.

• Organisational Development:Equipped SRBA with a foundational document to formalise their structure, enabling effective governance and future funding opportunities.
• Enhanced Client Capacity:Provided tools and templates to streamline SRBA's operations and ensure long-term sustainability.

Conclusion

SVSA's support empowered Shiney Row Business Association to establish a solid organisational framework, enabling them to pursue their mission of fostering a vibrant local business community. The collaborative process ensured the client could independently manage future initiatives while remaining connected to SVSA for ongoing support as needed.