Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies

to reach the most vulnerable in the community journeying with them to unlock their potentialpartnering with Statutory & voluntary sector to provide the most coherent and effective service

Develop and strengthen community groups and voluntary organisations to survive and thrive.Build a strong, vibrant base for volunteering and voluntary activity.Promote and support influential and effective partnerships amongst our stakeholders.Develop our organisation to be effective and sustainable.

As described in Annual Report

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA) is the local development and support organisation for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Middlesbrough. Its role is to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action through a range of practical provision, engagement services and projects.

Ealing and Hounslow CVS provides a wide range of support services for voluntary and community groups in the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow, including funding advice, help with recruiting volunteers, information on voluntary sector developments and good practice, and training. It incorporates Ealing Volunteer Centre and Hounslow Volunteer Centre.

BVSC is the co-ordinating body for voluntary activity in Bexley borough and our work falls into the following main areas:Providing information and resources.Bringing the voluntary sector together to promote its ideas and exchange views.Supporting voluntary sector development.Running a Volunteer Centre to recruit volunteers.Promoting partnership with the public and private sectors.

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

Young Kensington and Chelsea Foundation (YKCF) is an independent voluntary membership organisation for all providers delivering services for the benefit of children and young people in the Royal Borough, set up by the voluntary sector for the voluntary sector and with the support and endorsement of the Local Authority.

Promoting the voluntary sector by making best practice in corporate social responsibility easily accessible to companies through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing in order to effectively promote ethical standards and increase positive impact on communities and the environment.

Footprints in the Community exists to assist with the relief of poverty in Redcar and Cleveland. This may be through emergency food provision (Redcar Area Foodbank), assistance with baby equipment, referral to counselling, befriending and general help, or various other activities. Footprints in the Community is the umbrella organisation under which projects will be formed to help local people

We aim to improve the capacity and quality of the VCS and enable them to gain greater access to information, practical support services and facilities.

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

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

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.

The Young Brent Foundation [YBF] is a membership, infrastructure support organisation, focused on Brent youngpeople, supporting the VCS, not-for-profit and social enterprises and has five headline priorities Venue Bank, SmallGrants, revenue generation for the sector and capacity support to ensure contract / grant readiness and collaboration and networking to develop cross sector working.

Exert influence on government policy through the voice of local voluntary and community organisations.Enable Local Infrastructure Organisations to have strong governance and management and to provide inclusive services that enable voluntary and community organisations to meet the needs of the communities they represent.

Advice/Information on charity registration, organisational development; human resources, volunteering.Training - Chairing, Minute Taking, Roles & Responsibilities of Charity Trustees; funding applicationsFinance - setting up financial systems, SORP, PAYEPartnership workingVolunteering ++Â++º+-ª recruiting volunteers; becoming a volunteer; volunteering opportunities; interviewing volunteers

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

The overarching aim is to improve lives in our local communities. This is achieved through the provision of support and services to local charities, groups and communities across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and surrounding areas. Advocating for and representing the VCS and encouraging and enabling partnerships and collaborative working also supports this aim.

Information and advice for community groups and charities throughout Milton KeynesOrganising and supporting networking and partnerships, Encouraging a co-ordinated voice for VCS, Funding advice service, Training and learning opportunities, Community work and supporting residentsMilton Keynes volunteer brokerage

Umbrella agency for specialist voluntary sector rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse services.

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

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

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."

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Borough Of Slough and local areas.