Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies

VAAC aims to combat social exclusion, disadvantage and inequalities in accessing services throughout the Chichester District and it's neighbourhood by providing active support that promotes, develops and strengthens voluntary and community action.

Links is the Council for Voluntary Service in Chesterfield and North east Derbyshire; providing advice, training, support and representation for voluntary and community groups.

Promotes, encourages and supports individuals, groups and organisations within the voluntary and community sector, to enable them to meet the needs and aspirations of communities within North East Lincolnshire.

CNet is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation supporting Voluntary and Community Sector groups and organisations across Bradford and District since 2001. Our key areas of work include: ~ Community development and engagement ~ Facilitation and management of grant programmes ~ Social Research ~ Partnership and network development and support ~ Event management

We will make grants to voluntary and community sector groups ,and individuals,in Hartlepool and the surrounding area to help meet local needs. We also will make facilities and accommodation available, and provide information and guidance to such organisations,social enterprises and small businesses,again to help meet needs,

The Courthouse Project runs a fully accessible arts and resource centre in Otley where people of all ages take part in arts educational, heritage and voluntary sector activities inc. music/theatre/dance/visual arts workshops, rehearsals, classes, training, meetings and performances; digital media, exhibitions and visual arts/crafts activities. It supports 135 volunteers who help run the building.

SINCE 1988 HADCA HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE SPECIALIST INFORMATION, RESOURCES & SUPPORT TO VOLUNTEERS, CHARITIES & COMMUNITY GROUPS TO ENABLE THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN HARROGATE DISTRICT. SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION UPDATES; COMMUNITY INFORMATION & VOLUNTEERING DIRECTORIES; NETWORKS; PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO HELP PEOPLE REMAIN INDEPENDENT AT HOME; HARROGATE COMMUNITY HOUSE

An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.

The Charity provides an advice/information sign posting service to residents living in its area of benefit, also provides and supports activities that improve peoples health, well being and quality of life The Charity also acts as an umbrella organisation to ensure residents are consulted in the many regeneration and re-devolopment plans in the area.

Provision of support victims of all race or faith related hate crime.Delivery of training re equality legislationIncrease participation and representation by Minority communities in local service planning and decision-making processes. Support, inform and educate local Public and Voluntary Sector organisations on race and faith equality matters relating to their specialist services.

To promote, support and undertake voluntary work within the sphere of social and community service, education, health and similar charitable activities

We support the development of voluntary and community organisations in South Gloucestershire. We encourage networking and partnership building to share information, skills and knowledge. We provide training and fundraising advice and support the governance of our members. We enable representation of the sector to ensure their views are taken into account.

Abbey People works with the Statutory and Voluntary sector, along with local residents, to seek to bring improvements to the Abbey Ward area of Cambridge.We do this through running events, groups, networking, providing training and information, fundraising, partnering with other charities and groups and responding as appropriate to the input of local residents.

Odiham Cottage Hospital Charitable Trust provides health and social care the the residents of West Hart and Old Basing, Hampshire.Its services include being the base for the NHS community nursing team and their medical clinics, the Rosefield Day Centre for the elderly, specialist clinics run by St Michaels Hospice and counselling services run by Hart Voluntary Action.

The charity provides facilities and services for the local community through acting as an umbrella organisation for other charitable and public/private partners in and around North Leatherhead Surrey.

Provide support and representation for the voluntary sector in Halton in all its play, work and activities. We provide low cost art/crafts materials, hire equipment, training and room hire to voluntary organisations. Promote inclusive play and play related activities, organise and run Holiday play schemes and an Out of School care club for children with additional needs

Inspire South Tyneside is an infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector in South Tyneside providing information, advice and support towards improving the capacity and sustainability of the sector.

REMA is the infrastructure organisation for the BME voluntary and community sector in Rotherham. REMA is a membership organisation whose work and activities are directed by its affiliated members groups, increasingly by BME communities in Rotherham and local government policy. Our role is to develop the capacity of service providers, to better meet the needs of the BME communities.

Infastructure SupportCommunity TransportCommunity Building

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Rutland & its neighbourhood & in particular, the advancement of education, the protection of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness.

We are part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain and act as an umbrella organisation for the 14 churches within the Camborne, Redruth and Hayle area of Cornwall

Central Surrey Voluntary Action provides infrastructure services of primarily support and advice to the voluntary, community and faith sector of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley

A local development agency, which exists to promote, develop & support community & voluntary action in Hyndburn & Ribble Valley and surrounding areasAims are to:Assist the positive development of local groups.Maximise local group involvement in regeneration,health & social welfare initiativesFacilitate liaison between local groups and other organisationsPromote co-ordinated effort.

The Learning Curve provides training, education and support to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals to help them improve their lives. In addition, we support other third sector organisations who also contribute to these aims.

Promote effectiveness of charities and voluntary sector generally, schools and public bodies, by improving their governance through - raising awareness of rule of trustees on governing bodies and - encouragement of individuals to volunteer on govering bodies.