Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies

The charity is an umbrella organisation and resource for scout groups in part of Southampton and surrounding area.It supports the groups by way of events, advice, admin and resources to enable them to run activities for young people from 6-25 years of age who are members of the Scout movement.

We are community based, operating as an umbrella organisation for local initiatives. Run by a board of volunteer trustees, who oversee a variety of projects run by individual groups.HCO tries to serve the interests of the community by helping to provide recreational and leisure time activities, improving the environment, enabling social events, and creating opportunities for residents.

The Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO) exists to service the needs of the Muslim Communities of Leicester and Leicestershire. Since 1983, the FMO has a working relationship with a number of public, private and voluntary sector organisations and has facilitated a number of projects to help meet the needs of the Muslim community in areas such as Youth, Housing, Education and Social Welfare.

Formed 1987, this is an umbrella organisation embracing other cultural & sporting organisations. It promotes a village Festival in May each year, raising awareness and finances and works closely with the Community Council in all matters including the administration of our local Community Hall, Neighbourhood Watch and Police PACT.

The club exists for promoting good citizenship, encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community at home ad abroad. Supporting and promoting for public benefit the voluntary Sector Relief of poverty and relief of those in need by providing humanitarian aid.

Its object is the promotion of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing management, governance and other support to small charities and voluntary organisations withing Carlisle and district.

PROVIDE RIDING FOR ABOUT 50 DISABLED PEOPLE IN SW CORNWALL, BY RUNNING 5 SESSIONS EACH WEEK DURING SCHOOL TERM TIME. RIDERS COME FROM SCHOOLS, DAY CENTRES AND INDEPENDENT HOMES. RIDERS MAY BE RECOMMENDED TO US BY A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, CARE WORKER OR MAKE THEIR OWN APPLICATION. WE OPERATE UNDER THE GUIDANCE AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL UMBRELLA ORGANISATION, CHARITY NO. 244108.

Acts as an umbrella organisation for local community initiatives, such as the Valiant Soldier Museum and the Buckfastleigh Wool Festival. Acts as a enabler of community heritage and education activities.

Acts as an umbrella organisation for Homeshare organisations throughout the world

* Increasing the understanding of the world of work in the Churches* Encouraging churches to be community minded, interested and involved in the economic issues in their neighbourhoods* Chaplaincy, its development and support* Representing the Church where possible with other agencies - the voluntary sector, local authorities and others

An umbrella organisation for voluntary community organisations in Milford on sea, Keyhaven and Everton. Supporting existing voluntary groups; running community events which benefit local residents; support new projects for the benefit of local residents

Maintaining and developing Leigh House as a base for various voluntary sector groups working in Radstock and the wider north east Somerset area.

1. Acting as an umbrella organisation and licensing authority for local pastors2. Providing ecclastical education and ordination credentials for Christian ministry3. Church planting and missionary activities4. Supporting churches administratively5. Organising conferences and workshops

The Broxbourne Arts Forum supplements the Borough's own programme of events by providing concerts, plays, operas which would not otherwise be performed. We engage a pianist at lunchtimes in the Spotlight Bar. We organise watercolour classes for local residents and we promote local artists' work by arranging displays. We also act as an umbrella organisation for arts groups within the Borough.

Community Foodbank: supply free foods, fruits, vegetables, bakeryOffer IT Basic training; help with students homework, internet cafe, printing, photocopy download, complete application forms, prepare, proofread CVs, prepare applicants for interviews, print out application and do on-line researchTeach different musical instrumentsOffer guidance on Housing, Welfare benefits,training/employment

Bridgend Inclusive Network Group (BING) is a new and exciting social enterprise that supports the Bridgend Inclusive Community. All our volunteers have a variety of personal experiences, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the voluntary sector such as charities, community groups, sports clubs and not for profit organisations in which we want to share.

Bradford Refugee Forum is an umbrella organisation for refugee community organisations in Bradford

The advancement of citizenship by: encouraging members to take an active interest in the community; encouraging service-minded people to serve their community; supporting youth to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities; promoting the Voluntary Sector; promoting volunteering; the relief of poverty; the advancement of health or the saving of lives.

UMBRELLA ORGANISATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN MERSEYSIDE & ENVIRONS, REPRESENTS THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CIVIC, CULTURAL & FAITH LIFE, & ACTS AS FACILITATOR PROMOTING CO-OPERATION BETWEEN VOLUNTARY & STATUTORY AUTHORITIES. IT WORKS TO SHAPE FUTURE JEWISH LIFE ON MERSEYSIDE, FACILITATING & PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY & INTERFAITH & INTER-ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING & HARMONY.

Promoting the principles of good citizenship; active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the local community; supporting youth to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities; promoting the Voluntary Sector for public benefit in the interests of social welfare for recreation; relief of poverty; relief internationally by providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief

Our mission is to provide and promote take-up of practical opportunities to put Quaker faith into action and to develop new approaches for doing this. Voluntary work projects are provided for members of the Quaker community and others including short working retreats in Britain and overseas. Information and advice is provided to assist volunteering in Quaker and other projects worldwide.

Providing support, information and advocacy for sufferers of CVS and their families as well as promoting awareness to the public and medical profession.

Advancement of citizenship by: * Promoting the principles of good citizenship*Encouraging members to take interest in civic,cultural,social and moral welfare of the community.*promoting volunteering and the voluntary sector for public benefit.*Relief of poverty and for those in needthrough humanitarian aid and disaster relief* Promoting community participation through fund raising .

To promote the voluntary sector and to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of other charitable organisations for the benefit of the public in the area of North East Lincolnshire and its environsTo promote all or any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public principally but not exclusively in the local government area of north east Lincolnshire and its environs

Pain UK is working to influence the way pain is dealt with in the NHS. It seeks to improve public awareness of the causes, effects, treatment and management of pain. As an umbrella organisation it helps build a stronger voice to represent those living with pain. It seeks to help charities that work with people who live with pain so that they can offer better services to their individual members.