Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

Provision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from medical & dental appointments, day centres, schools, activity centres and social inclusion projects.

We are a Voluntary Organisation that provides holidays aimed at creating inclusive and diverse friendships for all children, with and without disabilities, living throughout the Birmingham area. We are staffed entirely by volunteers. We arrange a series of holidays for groups of twenty (50% disabled) young people aged 8 to 16, in various age groups, during the summer holidays.

TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A COMMUNITY BASED SETTING, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE & ATTENTION FOR THE CHILDREN WITH QUALIFIED STAFF & VOLUNTEER PARENT HELPERS.

The charity supports all aspects of the management of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in East Sussex by providing finance, volunteer assistance, staff accommodation and advice. Meetings and events for members of the charity are held to assist with fund raising.

We provide and maintain community sports and recreation facilities for people of all ages in Nunthorpe, Marton and Ormesby. Through football, cricket, racket sports, running, quoits, volunteering and community activities, we promote health, wellbeing, social inclusion and active lifestyles while preserving open space for public benefit

To provide support for Scout Groups, Scout Network and the Explorer Scout Sections in Worcester District and to give active support to the District Lead Volunteer, who is responsible for both the development of Scouting in the District and for promoting and maintaining the policy of the Association.

Age Concern Appleby & District have two shops in the town. both run entirely by volunteers. We have no paid staff what so ever and all money raised, after expenses, rates, rents etc is given to local charities and groups which help and care for older people in the Appleby District.

Digby Village Preschool provides early years education and child care for 2 to 4 year olds in a friendly and stimulating environment, offering government funded places from the age of 2, operating from within Digby Church of England Primary School. A not-for-profit organisation it is managed by a volunteer committee but employs experienced child care professionals to undertake the daily running.

Provides human resources(eg staff/volunteers)Provides buildings/facilities/openspaceProvides services(eg care/counselling

Provide advice & information to those with epilepsy, their families & carers. Epilepsy awareness training. Volunteer support service. Drop-in & art group.

The provision of an "Out of Hours" (7pm to 6am) rapid courier service for the transportation of blood, samples and any other items used for the medical or surgical treatment of patients for doctors, hospitals and laboratories free of charge; Attending various events to promote these activities, recruit new volunteers and raise funds to cover the operating costs of the charity.

Provision of Snack Bar facilities at Basildon Hospital Out Patents for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors. The tea bar is manned completely by volunteer staff Monday to Friday 10am to 2.00pm .

Provides companionship, welfare and modest financial assistance to widows and dependents of all who served in the Armed Forces, to retired armed forces personnel and to retired members of the nursing profession who help in a variety of ways in hospitals, hospices and other volunteer-based organisations; and to support those suffering from disability

We provide hall hire to a wide variety of groups/organisations. Our hall has a community fridge and there are many events run by our volunteers for the people of Highfield to become involved in: cash/prize bingo, psychic evenings, table top sales and our santa's grotto is not to be missed, we start the New Year with a family favourite - Panto!

TO PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 5 YEARS IN AN OFSTED REGISTERED SETTING.TO INVOLVE PARENTS / CARERS AS VOLUNTEERS / COMMITTEE MEMBERS.TO EMPLOY, TRAIN AND DEVELOP STAFF.

The Sikh Education Council is a team of professional Sikh volunteers concentrating on esoteric teachings from the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history, working for the betterment of humankind. Amongst other educational projects, we commemorate key milestones in Sikh history by organising high-profile events to educate and empower people through the teachings of Guru Nanak.

Girlguiding Shropshire is within Girlguiding Midlands Region and part of the national Girlguiding organisation. Girlguiding Shropshire enables girls and young women to develop their potential so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world, through a self planned programme of activities and challenges, guided by trained adult volunteers.

Alongside selling Christian books, we run a cafe in which we offer a relaxed welcoming atmosphere where customers can talk together and with our staff and volunteers, some of whom have additional needs. We seek to support the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and homeless. We welcome secondary school pupils for work experience. Profits make grants to children and young peoples' organisations.

We have 3 projects - JNR8, for under 12's ;-holiday playscheme activities, weekly cookery and craft activities. - WHIZ ,for over 13's,group work e.g. gang awareness, cookery, life skills, girls night,holiday activities. -Celebrate, schools workshops, festival day.;volunteering, community information and networking, intergenerational activities, e.g.arts crafts, information and music.

Holgate Pre-School provides early years education for under 5s. It operates every week day in term time, for a maximum of 24 children. The pre-school is popular in the local community and there is a waiting list for new starters. The organisation is run by a committee of, mainly, parent volunteers.

We work with small groups of vulnerable adults, including learning disabled, autistic, ex-offenders and those with mental health problems. We care for 5 acres of woodland, hedges and meadow and grow herb and wildflower plants to sell. We also produce an increasing number of our own preserves, cards, jewellery and gifts. We regularly open to the public and also welcome visitors and volunteers.

Volunteers in Girlguiding Lincolnshire South work with young people from the age of 4. Together they work through times of adventure, fun activities and well being to develop into independent, caring, team working individuals ready to face what the world holds for them.

General and debt Advice and information for clients. Drop in Advice from Mondays - Fridays 10am to 4pm at 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL. Also have other services like -Managing Your Money programme, Women Group workshops, Enhance Education (ESOL combines with Sewing Class on Tuesdays, Volunteering programme to provide skills and experience for young and employed, Supplementary school on Fridays.

Provision of a Support Volunteer service (to provide assistance to patients and staff)Operation of a Tea BarFundraising Proceeds go toward the purchase of hospital equipment and/or the improvement of amenities in the Eye Unit.

Raise funds for the benefit of Crowborough Hospital, its patients and staff; maintain a hospital shop, operate a Social Day Service at the Hospital Day Centre, and provide transport through 2 wheelchair accessible vehicles utilising volunteer drivers.