Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies

Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) brings together environmental voluntary organisations in the UK united by their common interest in the conservation and enjoyment of the natural and historic environment. Our aim is to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector by facilitating collaboration.

We support the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable third sector to meet the diverse and changing needs of local communities. .

IVAR's mission:to support the development and sustainability of charities and other voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations through research, education and training.

Provides information & representation for Hampshire's voluntary & community sector (VCS), & rural communities.Promotes community based decision making & action.Promotes equal partnership between VCS, private & public sectors.Manages projects which enhance the work of the VCS and life in rural communities.Provides social enterprise training

Interlink supports the Orthodox Jewish voluntary sector in building the capacity of organisations and representing them to public bodies.

Services and support for local voluntary groups and organisations which includes: identifying, co-ordinating and providing trainingensuring full participation for disadvantaged groups, networking and building partnerships,Advice, information and resources,infrastructure support,Development, support and management of projects

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Support, promote and facilitate the development of a strong, diverse, confident and effective voluntary and community sector. To improve the quality of life for people and their communities.

To lead, promote and develop sustainable voluntary activity in the local community and act as a resource for voluntary groups and organisations in the Borough of Charnwood. Operates a variety of services and activities incuding well-being projects, a community cafe and a transport service.

Community Action Redbridge is on a mission to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We work with a diverse network of members, supporters and local communities to create positive change.

Thurrock Council for Voluntary Service TCVS is the Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) for the local voluntary and community sector organisations. TCVS provides resources, advice, support and information, training and networking opportunities to VCS in Thurrock. All this aim to build the capacity of the VCS and enabling them to function according to their mission statement.

We are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments

To act as an umbrella organisation for various charities concerned with the scientific and education needs and for the general advancement of Neurological Science.

PVCSE (our common name being POP+) is Plymouth's infrastructure and co-ordinating body for the voluntary and community sector. Our organisation convenes networks, delivers funding advice and capacity building and seeks strategic influence on behalf of the sector in all aspects of City life. PVCSE works collaboratively within and across all other sectors.

Provision of youth work and support for volunteer and voluntary sector youth workers. Promotion and advocacy of young people's participation. Provision of information, advice and guidance for young people.

Forest Voluntary Action Forum is the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean district in West Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, training, office services, volunteer brokerage, networking opportunities and also advocate for / represent the sector both locally and across the County. We also undertake a variety of local community projects

Our Mission Statement states that "SVS aims to support a vibrant voluntary and community sector with a strong voice and the best of support. SVS actively promotes voluntary action and the provision of essential services to vulnerable communities."

At Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) we are proud to have been supporting the local community since 1914. Our vision is championing the community sector - building trust, influencing, inspiring. We work with community organisations, as well as partners in other sectors, across west Cheshire.

Volition is an alliance of voluntary sector organisations that either provide mental and/or physical health services for, or work with, people in Leeds who have mental health issues and/or physical and/or sensory impairments, and/or long-term health conditions

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire's aim is to support community action for the benefit of individuals and contribute to more sustainable communities.Our objectives are to:Provide infrastructure services for voluntary sector organisations in Northampton to enable them to make a full contribution to society;Promote community action and enable individuals to benefit from volunteering.

Resourcing voluntary and community action through access to advice, training, funding and advocacy.

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Cumbria and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness

CVS Uttlesford is an infrastructure organisation which operates to strengthen and support voluntary activity primarily in the District Council area of Uttlesford but also in other areas of the county of Essex.

Objects are to promote any Charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the East Riding of Yorkshire in particular the advancement of education, the development of financial awareness, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote for the benefit of the promotion and provision of voluntary and community services for the wider community.

Hastings Voluntary Action is a Council for Voluntary Service that operates in the Borough of Hastings and its neighbourhood. One of the roles is to develop new services and meet identified needs. It gives advice and support to all local organisations.