Bromley Neighbourhood Watch- Resources


	RESOURCES
Toolkits:	The following toolkits, part of the "Our Watch" initiatives, contain much useful guidance and understanding for the conduct of neighbourhood watch business:
About Neighbourhood Watch	What does Neighbourhood Watch do? It’s up to you. Every Neighbourhood Watch group is different because each is owned and run by the people of its community. You and your neighbours come together to make your area a safe and pleasant place to live. You decide what measures to take because you know your community needs best. But you’re not on your own. Click here for more detail.
Getting Involved	If you’re not in touch with your local Neighbourhood Watch group and don’t know how to reach it, use our postcode search to find it quickly and easily. If there is a group in your area you will be able to contact the scheme coordinator to find out about joining their scheme. Click here for more detail.
Running a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme	Running a Neighbourhood Watch scheme can be a great opportunity to make a real difference in your area. You might set a new scheme up, revive an old one or be appointed coordinator of your existing group. Whatever the case, it needn’t be a daunting prospect. This Toolkit will get you started and the other materials and info on this site will help you keep going. Click here for more detail.
Communication Skills	Good listening and talking are fundamental to the work of Neighbourhood Watch. Whether you're speaking to your group, local people in general, police or funding providers, your clarity and openness will make a big difference. This Toolkit is a general guide to communication skills that can hep you in all these situations and more. Click here for more detail.
Effective Meetings	To function as a group, the members of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme need to meet regularly. You may have experience of organising work meetings, but remember, Neighbourhood Watch meetings are optional so they need to be worthwhile to ensure people come. Planning and management can make all the difference. Click here for more detail.
Public Speaking	Public speaking can be vital in establishing and running successful Neighbourhood Watch schemes. It can help you address groups of both existing and potential members and make presentations to secure funding opportunities, especially from businesses. Click here for more detail.
Finance and Fundraising	Neighbourhood Watch groups often need funding. It might be for publishing a newsletter, using meeting rooms, travelling, running stalls or building a website. This module will help you access potential funding sources. A list of organisations to approach appears at the end. Click here for more detail.
Producing Publicity Materials	Good publicity material will get people interested in your scheme. You can now make posters, letters and more using our ready made design templates at the Publicity materials area of the "Our Watch" website. Whether you want to publicise your own scheme, Neighbourhood Watch in general or a specific event, they have a wide selection of designs for you to customise, download and print. It's easy and the designs are attention grabbling, professional and friendly. Click here for more detail.
Presentation	The aim is to create safe, pleasant communities rather than create a fear of crime, to bring people together for the good of all, not create an atmosphere of suspicion. You need to inspire participation. Use clear, simple language to talk about realistic solutions, showing how people can make a difference. Use true stories and quotations to bring your points to life. Keep it friendly and inspiring, Keep it simple. Keep communications short, clear, human and informative, using down-to-earth, conversational language with no jargon or euphemisms Click here for more detail..
Working With The Police	Why is it useful to have Neighbourhood Watch to liaise with the police? The benefit is two-way. Neighbourhood Watch members can ensure the police meet the needs of their communities. This helps the police not just to police directly, but also to advise on safety and applications for support to other agencies. Click here for more detail.
Working With The Community	Neighbourhood Watch groups are owned by the communities they serve, not by the police or any other agency. Communities vary hugely, so it’s important to look closely at your local needs and be creative in meeting them. Click here for more detail.