Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies

1) advancing education for the public benefit of supporting study and research into wildlife and into conservation of wildlife in any part of the world and the dissemination to the public of the result of such study; and2) promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector including by encouraging and supporting innovation and providing training, services and support.

* Supporting member community organisations including provision of information and support* Capacity building work with voluntary and community organisations in the borough including training * Developing the local voluntary sector including promoting and supporting volunteering* Supporting networks including the Islington Community Network

The YPF Trust is an umbrella organisation representing Young People's Foundations (YPFs) throughout England. The Trust fundraises, coordinates and advocates on behalf of Local YPFs and acts as the collective voice of the over 1300 local voluntary sector organisations that are members of their local YPF.

Community Voluntary Service (CVS) is a voluntary and community sector support organisation, offering a range of services, enabling local organisations and communities to make a difference.

Wirral CVS is an infrastructure organisation to support capacity building across Wirral's Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise organisations.

Acts as an umbrella organisation providing Human Resources and organisational advice and support to groups providing 'out-of-school' care for children and young people

To promote the youth voluntary sector for the benefit of the public in Essex through advocacy and representation and promoting good practice within the sector.

CWVYS is the umbrella body for the voluntary youth sector in Wales. CWVYS:Promotes quality youth workSupports the implementation of youth policies in WalesRaised the profile of the work of the sectorSupports, provides services for and advocates on behalf of its members and other voluntary sector organisations that work with young people in Wales

The promotion of the BAME voluntary sector in Haringey and elsewhere in the UK for the benefit of the Public, including, provision of capacity building training, information, project management, promotion of volunteering. Also to enhance the social and economic welfare of the disadvantaged in the community, and promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public

CCVS is a local infrastructure body that carries out its charitable activities by supporting front-line community and voluntary groups in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Services are designed to enable groups to fulfill their charitable aims. CCVS provides representation, co-ordinates networks and delivers organisational development support for community and voluntary groups.

North Devon Voluntary Services is the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Volunteer Centre (VC) for North Devon. We are an infrastructure organisation providing services to support development and capacity building within voluntary and community groups and assist with the recruitment and placement of volunteers.

Sobus is for Voluntary Services in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. We support a diverse and vibrant voluntary and community sector, providing training, advice, advocacy and support services; as well as supporting individuals, groups and organisations to network and engage with other partners. Sobus is a member of NAVCA.

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.

RVA seeks to strengthen the social and economic wellbeing of local communities and help people fulfil their potential in a socially and environmentally sustainable fashion through its work as a development trust and council for voluntary service

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.

Association of Mental Health Providers is the national umbrella organisation representing the not-for-profit mental health provider sector. By underpinning good and better practice, influencing and supporting policy, facilitating positive collaborations and partnerships, The Association promotes the best quality and results for all individuals using mental health services.

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.

Management of Community House which supports the voluntary sector in Bromley.

CVS Cheshire Easts aims to understand and respond to the needs of the VCS. It champions change and engagement by nurturing partnerships and collaborative working. It promotes recognition of the value of volunteering and stimulates good practice in volunteer development. It supports and develops strong, sustainable and skilled voluntary and community groups.

The object of the charity is 'to advance the education of the adult public in literacy'.Read Easy UK is an umbrella organisation that works to promote and support its model of volunteer-run, adult literacy 'groups'. Each locally-run, affiliated Read Easy group provides one-to-one reading coaching for adults with reading difficulties, using trained volunteer reading coaches.

The Charity is an umbrella organisation that devises, manages and delivers the activity of Only Boys Aloud, Only Girls Aloud, and Only Kids Aloud, and exists to promote and develop choral signing as a vibrant and essential element in the cultural landscape of Wales.

Mansfield CVS is an umbrella organisation set up to support the people of Mansfield and district and specifically to provide advice, guidance and training to the community and voluntary sector in Mansfield. The groups total about 500 in the area, including 90 plus self help groups.

Wessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."

The Charity is the umbrella organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Barking & Dagenham, providing information, advice and development support, and facilitating partnership development. The Charity promotes social cohesion, liaising with statutory, private and other strategic bodies to ensure that all local communities are fully consulted and included in all relevant initatives.

Phoenix Social Enterprise Ltd provides employment, education and training opportunities in the UK and Europe. We also conference facilities and rented offices, focus on building the capacity of individuals and organisations underpinned by a philosophy of equality and human rights. We cater for people aged 16-65, people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, but not exclusively.