Community Resource Achieves NAVCA LIQA Accreditation – A Mark of Excellence
Community Resource is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA) by NAVCA, the national body for local infrastructure organisations. This respected accreditation recognises our expertise and commitment to providing high-quality support to Shropshire’s voluntary and community sector.
What is LIQA – and Why Does It Matter?
LIQA is a nationally recognised quality standard for organisations that support charities and community groups. It looks at:
- governance and compliance
- leadership and financial management
- professional advice and practical support
- evidence of real impact
For local charities and community groups, LIQA means you can trust us to provide expert advice, practical solutions, and strong advocacy to help you grow and succeed.
To achieve accreditation, Community Resource demonstrated:
- robust governance and compliance
- strong strategic leadership and financial stewardship
- expertise in governance advice, organisational development, volunteer recruitment and management, sector-specific training, and funding and grant support
- clear evidence of meaningful impact for local groups
What Our Team Says
Alli Richardson, Head of Service Infrastructure and Rural Services at Community Resource, led the accreditation process. Alli said:
“Achieving LIQA accreditation is an incredibly proud moment for us. It reflects our strong systems and sector expertise, and the dedication of our team, whose commitment to high-quality support underpins everything we do. The process also strengthened our culture of continuous improvement, ensuring we continue to offer the best possible support to local communities.”
Alli also thanked Oswestry Community Action (OCA) for their invaluable support:
“Our partnership work, including our shared infrastructure team member role, enhances the consistency, reach and effectiveness of the support we provide across the county.”
What Our Partners Say
Kim Wooton, Chief Officer at Oswestry Community Action, said:
“We are pleased to hear that Community Resource has been awarded LIQA accreditation — an achievement that is well deserved. It has been a pleasure to work alongside the wider team in providing infrastructure support to the voluntary and community sector. We are proud of our long-standing partnership and the positive impact it continues to make.”
What This Means for Local Groups
For charities and community groups across Shropshire, LIQA accreditation provides reassurance that you can rely on Community Resource for trusted expertise, practical solutions, and strong advocacy. Our support helps local organisations grow, thrive, and achieve lasting impact.
Find out more:
Visit Community Support Services or email enquiries@community-resource.org.uk.
