Key resources to help you in your specific Local Network role, no matter what you take on!
Your role
Organising Team
Local Network FAQ's
Network Volunteering Pack
Role Descriptions
Writing meeting notes [How to]
Fundraising Policy
Cheque Collectors
How to take control of public speaking
Finance and Local Grants Policy / Local Grants Examples / Local Grants and Expenditure Form/ Procedure for Local Networks / Guidance for Applicants
If part of the your role in the Network is to plan your events check out the Planning Events area for support and the Communications area to help promote them.
Local Network Event (LNE) Volunteer
Role description
How to manage a Local Network Events Volunteer
Information Form - volunteer needs to fill in to apply
Expenses
Staff & Volunteer Travel & Subsistence Policy
Travel & Subsistence Expenses Claim – Chaired Networks
Travel & Subsistence Expenses Claim – Co-ordinated Networks
If you think there's something missing or need some more advice, email us or call 01727 734475
Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.