Membership
The ASDIC network links member Drop-Ins together for their mutual benefit and makes them more accessible. Sometimes called Hubs or Centres, each Drop-In will already have its own way of doing business and joining ASDIC does not mean those mature arrangements or well-proven practices should change, especially when they accord with local resources and practice. Indeed one of the strengths of the Drop-In community is the way each one can reflect local conditions.
However, members of ASDIC will be expected to conform to the ethos, spirit and culture of the Association, making sure that their activities always remain in the best interests of Service Users. The aim is to build on existing foundations and help Drop-Ins to improve services coherently and, in so doing, reflect the principles of the ASDIC brand. To this end, all member organisations are encouraged to use the ASDIC logo on their promotional material, making it clear that they are part of the ASDIC family. This will be made available when joining.
In 2019 the ASDIC Drop-In Working Group produced a short leaflet on how to set one up with A Simple Guide to Starting a Veterans Hub accompanied by a helpful guide offering more detailed considerations in our Grow Your Own Hub Guide
ASDIC Membership Criteria
The membership conditions are explained in the ASDIC Membership Application.
An applicant must:
- Promote all veterans’ health, wellbeing, and social integration by providing holistic and practical support to meet their individual needs.
- Encourage all relevant delivery organisations in the local area to assist in this support as required.
- Build a beneficial relationship with all appropriate organisations and authorities, fully integrating within the local community.
- Offer support to beneficiaries without charge.
- Have a volunteer and/or pro bono component of staff.
- Have been in operation for at least six months.
- Be sponsored by an ASDIC member, or already a member of Cobseo.
Prospective members:
- Organisations wishing to benefit from ASDIC support during the early stages of development may join as Prospective Members.
ASDIC welcomes new members and all qualifying Drop-Ins are encouraged to join. ASDIC looks forward to their contribution to the network, expanding the help and support that can be offered collectively to veterans and their families.
Those wishing to join complete the ASDIC Membership Application and submit it for approval. Note that in doing so you agree on behalf of your organisation. Please remember ASDIC relies on each Drop-In to keep their details up to date on the ASDIC website, so when changes occur please make sure you tell us.
Privacy Policy
ASDIC’s Privacy Policy sets out how ASDIC complies with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and protects any information that is given to ASDIC. All Drop-Ins should develop their own privacy policy with particular regard to their Service Users.
