Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering
Discover 3,835 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in volunteering. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Rotunda LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HealthRotunda 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
Oasis Community Hub: Oldham
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe 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.
Forest Upcycling Project
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentThe Forest Upcycling Project collects unwanted furniture and electrical goods in the Forest of Dean and works with disabled and unemployed people to repair and upcycle it selling to everyone, but to low income families at very reduced rates (and if needed free). Groups benefitting include people that believe in reuse and recycling, disabled, unemployed and philanthropists willing to volunteer.
Age Concern Gloucestershire
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe objectives of Age Concern Gloucestershire are to promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Charity delivers its charitable objectives through direct delivery using its own staff and volunteers.
The David Parr House
Charity and VCS supportAssist in the funding of the David Parr House, its collection and activities by seeking contributions from individuals and organisations.To oversee the conservation of the David Parr House and protect it for present and future generations.Work with a wide range of professionals and volunteers to develop creative, inspiring and accessible ways to showcase the heritage and arts within the house.
Imece Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareAdvice & Information, Violence against Women and Girls Service, Therapeutic Services, Mental Health and Well Being, Elderly Support, Family Support, Training for Professionals, Domestic Abuse and Harmfull Practices Training. Volunteering. Awareness raising with Communities, Confidence building with Women, Campaign against child abuse, Campaign to end Violence against Women and Girls. NRPF
Gl11 Community Project
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareTo 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.
Nishkam Civic Association
Charity and VCS supportThe 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.
Warrington Voluntary Action
Charity and VCS supportWe support the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable third sector to meet the diverse and changing needs of local communities. .
Cricklade And District Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe provide sport and leisure facilities to the residents of Cricklade and the surrounding communities. We have a swimming pool and over 10 local schools use this, an indoor climbing wall built from donations, and facilities for many other sports.We are run by a group of volunteers, and saved the centre from closure thanks to the generosity of the local residents and their continuing use.
Community Vision (voluntary Infrastructure Support Involving Organisations And Networks) CIO
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportCommunity VISION provides a range of services to support the Voluntary Community sector organisations and communities including volunteering, youth volunteering, governance information and advice, funding support, community accountancy and payroll support, capacity building and training.
Bath City Farm
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Health, Social welfareThe Farm provides volunteering opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people and an informal educational environment for children, young people and their families, with an emphasis on healthy living and caring for the environment, we also hold community activities such as evening bat walks. The Farm offers year round open access to the meadows, woodland, wildlife pond and farmyard.
Royal Borough Of Greenwich Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, EducationLearning and participation - helping people find out about heritage through formal and informal learning such as school visits and staff talks in the communityVisitor services - promoting the assets in our care through touring exhibitions and events and participation in community eventsCollections care - working with partners to manage the assets in our care Working with volunteers
Spectrum Northants Limited
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social careThe charity provides day centre facilities for up to 100 service users. These facilities are set up to provide life educationexperience and preparation, where appropriate, for employment or volunteering. They are managed to providepractical skills, emotional support and to assist with personal development to enable users to achieve their potential.
Grimsby And Scunthorpe Rape Crisis Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Social welfareThe charity supports, provides advice, advocacy, and signposting to men, and women who have suffered domestic abuse and violence, sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault and historical child sexual abuse. The charity works across North and North East Lincolnshire through the provision of paid staff (3 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and 2 Independent Sexual Violence A) and volunteers.
Dorset Reclaim
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentDorset Reclaim operates across Dorset & western Hampshire as a furniture re-use project, collecting surplus electrical appliances, household items and furniture from local people and businesses.Our aims are to supply good quality items at low cost, provide a range of volunteering and training opportunities and to reduce the amount going to landfill by service provision and education.
Bury Voluntary Community & Faith Alliance
Charity and VCS supportVCFA is an infrastructure organisation providing development, support, and volunteering services to charities in Bury Greater Manchester
Cathays And Central Youth And Community Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesActivities include youth clubs, holiday projects, inclusive provision for young people with additional needs, music projects supporting young people and their development, and various classes. Facilities include a community cafe, music practice rooms and a recording studio. Community groups and events are also held within the halls. Working closely with volunteers, students, and youth members.
East Mercia Rivers Trust
Charity and VCS support, Environment, HeritageSecured a years funding to recruit a Project Officer.Secured funding to carry out a number of river restoration projects on the Witham.Delivered Riverfly and Eels in Classroom projects.Attended the county shows and undertook Work Party events with our volunteers.took a lead role in the steering group for the Catchment Based Approach.Hosted the Rivers Trust Spring Conference.
Brighton & Hove Community Works
Charity and VCS supportDevelop 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.
Home-Start Portsmouth
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, Social welfareHome-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.
Glossop And District Volunteer Bureau
Charity and VCS supportVolunteer Centre Glossop provides infrastructure support to Volunteer Involving organisations across all sectors. We also provide direct services to vulnerable people within the community.
Unitymk
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareWe relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area by providing temporary accommodation and meals to the homeless during the coldest months of the year through a network of churches and community centres staffed by volunteers, and also welfare support, access to advice and services, help to move into longer-term accommodation and help to find work.
National Coastwatch Institution
Charity and VCS support, LeisureEstablished in 1994, we help create and maintain lookouts wherever possible around the UK coastline and train volunteer watchkeepers from all backgrounds to assist the users of leisure craft, fishermen, walkers and others as necessary, and help ensure their safety.
The Zacchaeus 2000 Trust
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe prevention & relief of poverty in the UK in a manner consistent with Christian ethics; Providing assistance &services to individuals in need; providing advice education training & assistance on any issues relating to the relief of poverty to volunteers other charities or organisations; undertaking supporting & promulgating research into factors that contribute to poverty &ways to mitigate them
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many volunteering charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,835 registered volunteering charity and vcs support charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the volunteering charity and vcs support charities by income?
The British Red Cross Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£287.1m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of volunteering charity and vcs support charities?
Volunteering charity and vcs support charities reported a combined annual income of £5.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for volunteering charity and vcs support charities?
Across all volunteering charity and vcs support charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of volunteering charity and vcs support charities?
Volunteering charity and vcs support charities have an average annual income of £258k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.