Starting up a Diabetes UK local group

Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns alongside people with or at risk of diabetes. Our work in communities across the UK would not be possible without the fantastic support of our local groups which are an integral part of the organisation.

By setting up a local group you will be part of our network across the UK.

Introduction to Diabetes UK local groups

The resources below will give you more information on setting up a local group. 

• Diabetes UK Local Groups: A brief introduction (PDF, 165KB)

  Information about Diabetes UK local groups, what they do and the support available.

• Local Group Agreement (PDF, 242KB)

  The final step in becoming a local group is signing this agreement - a Diabetes UK staff member will talk you through this in a face-to-face meeting.

Working with Diabetes UK

All Local Groups are an integral part of Diabetes UK. The resources below give information on the Diabetes UK staff you will have contact with, support available and guidance on reporting your successes and managing group funds.

• Working with Diabetes UK (PDF, 240KB)

  This guide highlights how you can get the most out of being part of Diabetes UK, key contacts and resources for you.

• Group reporting and funding guidance (PDF, 146KB)

  This document outlines how groups report on activity and financial information to Diabetes UK and provides a summary of how group funds can be spent.

Getting started

This set of documents will assist you when working with your local Diabetes UK office to set up your group. The guides will support you with everything you will need to know from recruiting a committee to finding venues and running a launch event.

• Setting up a local group – the practicalities (PDF, 368KB)

  This resource takes you through the logistics of setting up a local group, including finding a venue for your meetings.

• New group information sheet (Word, 89KB)

  Once you have established your group you can use this form to tell us the information we will need to support you.

• The Launch Event (PDF, 206KB)

  Start as you mean to go on. Tips and information on how to plan and run a launch event for your group.

Your local group committee

Below are a list of documents which outline the different roles and their responsibilities to ensure local groups are run effectively. (Please note the role descriptions can be edited to suit your local group needs.)

• Recruiting a volunteer committee (PDF, 270KB)

  A guide to support you in getting other volunteers on board and recruiting your committee.

• Template role description for Chair (Word, 80KB)

  Role description for local group Chair.

• Template role description for Secretary (Word, 83KB)

  Role description for local group Secretary.

• Template role description for Treasurer (Word, 78KB)

  Role description for local group Treasurer.

• Other committee member role template (Word, 76KB)

  Some local groups have more than three committee members. If you feel your group needs more please use this editable template to create a new role which caters to your local group needs.

• Committee Matters Pack (PDF, 8MB)

  Our latest resource for all committee members to support the smooth running of your local group.