Coordinator Guidance

The Coordinators Guide is divided into three sections. The first section (A) provides information for potential, new and existing coordinators. It provides an overview about getting started, and also describes the basics for effective running of an established NHW scheme. The second section (B) contains forms and documents to assist the running of a scheme and complying with general requirements. Most of these can be downloaded as templates which can be adapted for use by individuals. The third section (C) contains guidance and information that can be shared with scheme members to improve their safety and security.

Section A - Coordinator Guidance Notes

Introduction (A1) Information as to what is NHW all about

The Coordinator's Role (A2) An insight into the role of the coordinator

General Data Protection Regs 2018 (A3) Everything you need to know to comply with GDPR whilst running a NHW scheme

Email And The Internet (A4) Using the internet and email safely for NHW communications

Meetings (A5) How to hold local NHW meetings for members

Funding A Scheme (A6) Information about what a scheme can cost to run & how to fund it

Local Businesses (A7) Liaising and working with local businesses

The Newsletter (A8) Use of Newsletters for NHW communications

Notice Boards (A9) Use of notice boards for NHW communications

Neighbourhood Watch Signs (A10) Everything you need to know about obtaining, erecting and recording the location of NHW signs

Contacts & Resources (A11) Useful phone numbers, email & website addresses for partner organisations

Section B - Templates and proforma to assist coordinators

KCMS Application Form (B1) Please ensure that the completed form is passed to C&DNHWA for processing

Membership Templates (B2) Use these to sign up new scheme members and collect contact details

Privacy Policy Template (B3) Use this to advise members of your privacy statement and compliance with Data Protection

Sign Risk Assessment (B4) Use this to know how to safely put up or remove NHW lamp-post signs

Section C - General security and safety advice to share with scheme members

Home Security (C1) General advice about keeping secure and reducing the risk of burglary

General Security Advice (C2) This covers a wide range of security and safety advice from cars to home

Holiday Precautions (C3) Keeping possessions and property secure whilst away from home

Ourwatch Stay Safe Booklet (C4) Comprehensive 36 page booklet produced by the National NHW Network

Kent Police Home Security (C5) Advice on everything from locks to lights and safes to security systems

Scams and Deception (C6) Basic advice to stay safe on line and avoid the scammers