Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

Providing information, advice and guidance on education and training, welfare benefits, housing, money and debt, business start up, health promotion such as HIV / AIDS and mental health, youth activities, opportunities for volunteering, interpreting and translation, and conduct research as necessary.

- organising exhibitions, cultural events, religious gatherings to celebrate commemorative festivals, youth programmes and sporting and educational events; printing and distributing a community magazine; and mobilising resources, both material and volunteers' time and expertise

Home-Start Portsmouth offers a unique service to parents (with at least one child under school age) through the provision of trained and supervised volunteers who visit families in their own home and through professionally run family groups both of which offer regular, informal support, friendship and practical help.

CNC aims to help older and vulnerable people maintain their independence and connections with their communities and avoid admision to hospital. We have a team of over 120 volunteers who provide direct support through our Help at Home service. Our Community Development team support local community groups who also share our aims. We also represent older people's interests wherever possible.

At Vision Norfolk we recognise that the experience of losing sight or developing vision impairment is extremely distressing and can be isolating and costly for those affected. Through our team of expert staff and volunteers, we offer a range of services that provide practical and emotional support to people with sight loss, their families and carers at every stage of their sight loss journey.

To provide a unique, quality service which supports, represents and helps develop third sector organisations and volunteering in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil

The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps to find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers throughout England and Wales.

TO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.

Provides activities aimed at 6-14 year olds, primarily on Sunday mornings for 4 hours. Encompasses holistic development - physical, mental, social, cultural, spiritual development in an environment rich in positive values and family environment. Activities are run almost exclusively by youth volunteers.

services for the over 50 age group in Trafford, Information & advice service, dementia day care, falls prevention, benefits advice, dementia advisers, home library service, silver surfers courses, support to carers, social activities, social prescribing, mental health support, legal, tax advice by appointment, charity retail including electrical, volunteering, etc.

Our main areas of activity are the provision of advice and support services for the voluntary and community sector; outreach work with community groups and individuals; assistance and advice services for volunteers; health and well-being initiatives for disadvantaged and/or isolated people; assistance for local communities in developing initiatives that help to sustain their communities.

We provide education, training, volunteering and associated support for excluded adults in Greater Manchester. Our services are aimed at adults who have been through some form of resettlement process related to substance misuse, homelessness, mental illnes, or offending behaviour. We also provide resources /training for other organisations in our field. (Formerly known as MERC and NEARIS.)

Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury Borough, Cotswold and Stroud Districts: Provision of Community Transport services in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucester, Cotswold and Stroud Districts.Provision of Volunteer Drivers Scheme.Provision of Community Bus Services

UK PROJECTS:Homeless services:- Two Step - access to private sector housingVolunteerism:- Supporting volunteer led programmesOVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT:- Fund-raising, support and capacity building

SASH prevents vulnerable young people from becoming homeless by offering them a room in a volunteer?s home. We provide emergency accommodation through our Nightstop Service for up to 14 nights. Longer term accommodation, for up to 2 years is provided through our Supported Lodgings schemes.

The charity seeks to secure donations, legacies and sponsorship, and seeks to provide the additional support to make a real difference for the patients, their families and the staff at the NHS facilities in the county. The charity actively supports volunteers who have individually promoted fundraising events through advertising and advice.

The Clare Milne Trust supports disability projects in or close to Devon and Cornwall. The Trust prefers to help smaller effective charities with good volunteer suppport. The Trust does not support individuals with a disability directly.

Rotunda offers an alternative education provision for key stage 4. Adult education. Enabling services volunteer programme. Free Counselling service and peer support. Ofsted registered nursery "Good" and catering facilities.Serviced office space and luxury garden venue for hire

The Hub provides a range of activities for all ages in the communities of Hollinwood and Leesbrook. Current activities includes youth work, mentoring, NEET intervention, family support, holiday activities, community kitchen and growing projects, volunteering, advice and support drop in's and adult education.

Health & Wellbeing Screening and Health advice to self referred, asymptomatic members of the community, to detect early signs of life threatening illness . No charge is made. The Charity relies on volunteers, supporters, donations, grants and fundraising. The NHS does not provide financial support. The Trust was formed in 1988 on the death of Mary How from bowel cancer.

To provide local training and education opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. Providing recreational and social opportunities through a variety of drop-in groups for families and individuals, as well as volunteering opportunities aimed at reducing isolation and benefitting the organisation, individuals and the wider community.

Limmud is a unique model of cross-communal, grass-roots, volunteer-driven Jewish learning and leadership development. Volunteers and participants come to our educational events from all walks of life, age-range and connection to the Jewish community. We aim to enable each person to go "one step further on their own Jewish journey" and make their contribution to the community.

The NCA facilitates personal, community, civic and sustainable transformation, guided by the practice of selfless service, for the wellbeing of communities, the environment and all creation. We draw upon the universal values from our rich heritage of empowerment, self-reliance and inclusivity to offer active learning, selfless volunteering, partnership working and cultural sensitivity.

Promote a range of support servicesIdentify views and represent them to decision makers Provide a Volunteer CentreProvide a funding service and range of training courses Establishment of effective partnerships Promote the voluntary sector in planning service developmentSupport for carers and individualsProvide a range of services and activities for the Community programmes

OCVA is the main umbrella body for voluntary and community groups in Oxfordshire. We aim to enable a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish. We do this by providing advice, information and training, acting as advocates and representatives, and building partnerships.