We invite representatives of civic and charitable organizations to a practical webinar: «First steps to registration: how to become an official social-service provider».
Whether your organization already provides social services or is only planning to start, this webinar will help you navigate the registration procedure and avoid the most common mistakes.
When and where
Date: 15 September 2026.
Time: 13:00–15:00 (Kyiv time).
Format: online webinar on Zoom with an interactive Q&A session.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/trF2EayWB6wzHszZ7
Registration deadline: 13 September 2026, 12:00.
Webinar goal
To share with civic and charitable organizations a practical algorithm for obtaining the status of an official social-service provider, based on the real experience of NGO «Vazhlyva».
Key message: registration is not a bureaucratic barrier but a clear process with well-defined steps. Provider status opens access to state social procurement, strengthens organizational sustainability, and reduces dependence on grant funding.
Who this webinar is for
- Newly established and existing NGOs, CSOs and charitable foundations that provide or plan to provide social services;
- Organizations not yet registered in the Register of Social-Service Providers;
- Organizations that have already faced difficulties during registration;
- Community representatives interested in developing the network of social-service providers.
What you will learn
- How to start the registration process and which steps to take;
- The differences between registration procedures for civic organizations and charitable ones;
- Which documents need to be prepared for the application;
- Requirements for staffing and premises accessibility;
- How to build a financial model in line with legislative requirements;
- How to file documents online and offline;
- The mistakes applicants most often make and how to avoid them.
Speakers
Liubov Kan — Director of NGO «Vazhlyva»; mentor and trainer in organizational development, project management, and capacity building for civil-society organizations; member of the Coalition of Social Service Providers.
Maryna Yaroshevska — Chair of the Board of NGO «Vazhlyva»; specialist in developing social initiatives and community engagement; member of the Coalition of Social Service Providers.
What participants will receive
- A clear understanding of the registration algorithm for a social-service provider;
- A detailed list of the required documents;
- Practical recommendations for preparing to register;
- An understanding of the financial requirements and constraints for organizations;
- A recording of the webinar;
- A practical PDF checklist.
Important. According to a survey of 58 newly established non-state social-service providers, almost one third of organizations faced difficulties during registration — due to the absence of a clear algorithm, technical problems, or differing interpretations of the requirements across regions. During the webinar we will address these challenges and show practical solutions based on real experience of going through the procedure.
Terms of participation
Participation in the webinar is free of charge, subject to prior registration. All registered participants will receive the broadcast link on the eve of the event.
The event is a continuation of the series of educational meetings by members of the Coalition of Social Service Providers within the EU4CSOs Empower UA project, implemented by NGO «100% Life Rivne Network» with the financial support of the European Union.
This publication was prepared with the financial support of the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of NGO «100% Life Rivne Network» and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.