Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

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.

The Charity was established on 1st January 1940 to provide information, advice and assistance to the community of Maidstone Borough and surrounding areas. It employs paid staff and volunteers to provide specialist and generalist advice respectively to clients who access the Bureau.The Charity aims to be a first point of contact for people suffering from all sorts of discrimination.

The relief of those in need, around the world, by reason of poverty, discrimination, maltreatment, youth ill health disability or other disadvantage, especially vulnerable children. We also run charity shops to help fund our work overseas.

To advance education in the UK by providing and assisting the provision of literacy support in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including the provision of volunteers to UK primary schools to listen to pupils read and encourage their reading skills.

Kensington & Chelsea Mind develops and delivers services for people suffering from mental health problems. Services include: Training and Employment Services, An Information Line , Workshops to Promote Mental Wellbeing, Service User Network (SUN), Peer support programme, A pilot in peer brokerage for personal health budgets and Opportunities for volunteering As well as providing services.

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.

The provision of tax advice and related services to those that are unable to pay professional fees, in particular the elderly. To carry out research into the impact of taxation on the poor and to educate the public on those and related issues.

Home-Start Essex recruits and trains volunteers to offer, in families own homes, friendship, support and practical help to parents experiencing difficulties. The families must have at least one child under the age of five. Volunteers are managed by the scheme which in turn is supported by Home-Start UK. Home-Start Essex operates in the county of Essex.

Voluntary work in social services, particularly community transport, and similar charitable activities.

Provision of refurbished household items at affordable cost to people on low incomes.Provision of work experience and training opportunities to disadvantaged individuals including long-term unemployed and economically inactive people. Provision of volunteering opportunities. Education about the importance of pursuing a sustainable lifestyle through repair, re-use and recycling.

To improve the social conditions and emotional wellbeing of persons in Calderdale through the provision of counselling, peer support, training, work / volunteering opportunities and debt & budgeting advice.

To support over 6300 young people and 2200 adult volunteers in England's largest geographical county to learn vital skills for life through adventure and the great outdoors.

Recycling of good quality used furniture and white goods at affordable prices to the disadvantaged in Wiltshire and surrounding areas.Volunteer and paid employment and training of people unable to sustain open employment

BART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.

The aim of Medrwn Mon is to promote and support volunteering, voluntary and community organisations by working with individuals, groups and communities on Anglesey to ensure they play a full and prominent role in developing the potential of the island.

Project and funding help, practical support for groups, training, INVOLVE Volunteer Action in Bassetlaw.

The Children's Literacy Charity (formerly Springboard for Children) works within schools and communities, providing an onsite Literacy Lab for children with literacy difficulties. This creates a stable and dedicated environment where our specialist staff and trained volunteers can teach essential literacy skills that will enable them to fulfil their academic potential.

- Accommodation for patients, carers, relatives, friends and healthcare professionals - Support, including counselling for anyone staying at or relating to the stay of someone staying at the Hospital Hotel - Peer support for guests and their relatives/patients - Volunteer transport for guests and their relatives/patients

Greenacres Rescue Limited raises funds through its charity shops and fundraising activities to provide care for animals in need. The charity rescues and cares for animals and aims to rehome them. Money raised by the charity is invested to provide suitable shelter, food & veterinary care. Volunteers contribute to the running of the charity shops and paid staff are employed to care for the animals.

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

To raise funds for the hospital through its branch network.To further research,study,advances in treatment and improvement in care at the hospital.To help patients and former patients of the hospital.Provide support from its central office and provide a well run shop and coffee shop through a combination of paid and volunteer staff.

Provides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.

Inspiring Girls is dedicated to raising the aspirations of girls around the world by connecting them with female role models. We facilitate volunteers going into schools or attending specific speed-networking events to talk to girls about their life, career, choices and experiences. We also manage an online video library where girls can find interviews of volunteers talking about their careers.

The charity provides accredited vocational training, supported volunteer opportunities, and other specialised life improvement programmes for people with disabilities and/or complex needs. The charity's objectives also include community development work in the local area.

Advice, information & training to support the development of voluntary and community groups.Networking and hosts North Tyneside Community Network, North Tyneside LINk and the Pentagon PartnershipRepresentation and stategic work at local, subregional and regional level.Volunteer Centre with targeted work with 16- 25 year olds and supported volunteering for people with mental health problems.