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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Foundation For Active Community Engagement
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationProvision of a venue and service for youth work and award schemes, targeting based on age or mental or physical ability. Provision of a venue and service for community events, courses, social and/or employment skills. Work with other voluntary or educational organisations through the use of employees and volunteers of the organisation operating sessions and mentoring, for example at local schools.
Solihull Action Through Advocacy
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social care1 to 1 issue based advocacy; Self advocacy groups; Changing Lives Self Adv. group linked to Partnership Board; Vulnerable Parent Advocacy; Supporting Volunteers in Citizen Advocacy Partnerships, Peer advocacy & Groups in residential/supported living settings; Experts by Experience, assessing services in care homes; Aspirations, Choice & Empowerment Project; Self Advocacy Transition Project; IMCA
Buttershaw Christian Family Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportChildcare, youth and children's work and parenting support.Community inclusion, volunteering and training.
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFellowship Afloat's centre at Tollesbury, Essex is a place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment.Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the coast, it is an activity venture for youth clubs, schools, churches , special needs groups and people pursuing sailing qualifications.Guests are served by the centre staff and expert volunteers who form the lively Christian community.
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentYMCA Doncaster provides places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our principal activity is in the provision of accommodation and related services for young people between the ages of 18 and 25.We also provide community activities, meeting space for other organisations and volunteering opportunities for local people.
The Mccarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportOur Foundation is working for a society where older people are valued, engaged and connected with their community. We achieve this through providing grant support to local, grassroots, volunteer-driven charities and community groups.
Hope Nottingham CIO
Charity and VCS supportSocial concernCoordinating volunteers from local churches
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust
Charity and VCS supportThe Charity operates two lifeboats off the coast of Southport and additionally carries out beach, mud and marshland searches and rescues in the coastal areas between the rivers Mersey and Ribble. Education and Training are offered to volunteers.
The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Nightingale serves patients, relatives, carers, friends and those who are concerned about cancer care. We hope to be able to provide help and information to those who need it along their journey.We aim to work together with existing services within the borough and to co-ordinate local volunteer teams so that valuable resources are used to best effect
Changing Lives Charity
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthThe charity is active in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, enabling men and women to regain independence following a period of dependency on drugs , alcohol or the use of both. It has a social enterprise which helps men and women get ready for work by providing opportunities for purposeful voluntary work in retail services. This includes free tuition for appropriate volunteers.
Keats House
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageKeats House offers a range of activities, including talks, poetry readings, tours and family days. It has a flourishing schools programme. Research access to the book/manuscript collections is available through London Metropolitan Archives. There are also volunteering opportunities and regular play and poetry reading groups. For more details visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk and search on Keats House.
Chepstow And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthWe help Young people.. People with a disability/Special needs.We provide human resources [eg staff/volunteers] . We provide services[eg care/counselling] Advocacy/advice/informationWe provide buildings[eg facilities/open space]
The Inspire And Achieve Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationIAF inspire young people to work towards a positive future by providing activities that improve their approach, attitude & behaviours towards education, employment and volunteering. We deliver outreach projects and workshops in partnership with colleges, charities, and employment support agencies, and provide basic IAG so young people can find the help and support they need to progress.
Blue Light Card Foundation
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Blue Light community goes above and beyond for us every day, sometimes putting their own health and wellbeing in jeopardy. The Blue Light Card Foundation exists to empower all those who work, have worked, or volunteer in the Blue Light community. We give life-enhancing local and national projects the backing they need, through grants, to support the wellbeing of this incredible community.
Tools For Self Reliance
Charity and VCS supportOur overall mission is to supports people to gain the skills and knowledge they need to build resilient livelihoods and thriving communities. We work with and through partner organisations to deliver training and to equip graduates for work. In the UK we have a network of over 350 UK volunteers who contribute by collecting and refurbishing donated tools and by fundraising to support our work.
Support And Action For Women's Network (sawn)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentOur activities include Offering a culturally appropriate space for womenOne to one support for women in crisis,Female Genital Survivor's group therapy. Volunteering and retail experience at the Furniture Mill,training for communities and professionals to become more culturally competent,supporting women to get back into work through job preparedness sessions and one to one enterprenual skills.
Greater London Volunteering
Charity and VCS supportGLV trades as London Plus. We are a trusted partner of many organisations across all 32 boroughs of London, working to champion and support charities and community groups. This is done by running networks, collecting data, developing communications, and making connections.
Age Connects Cardiff And The Vale LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social careTHE CHARITY PROVIDES A RANGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE INCLUDING ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN RESIDENTIAL CARE; WELFARE RIGHTS; NEIGHBOUR VOLUNTEER SCHEMES, AN AGEING WELL AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME; NAIL CUTTING, A COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME. SERVICE VARY ACROSS CARDIFF AND THE VALE - SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS.
Camsight
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingCamSight supports people with low vision or blindness in Cambridgeshire, enhancing independence, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer home, phone and community-based support with concessions, benefits and grants, equipment and assistive technology, emotional support and counselling. We also run a network of peer support groups, provide volunteering opportunities, and facilitate accessible activities.
Blackfriars Settlement
Charity and VCS supportEmpowering local people by adding expertise, encouragement and support to their efforts and achievements;creating opportunities for them to reach their educational, social and economic potentialUniting the contributions of local volunteers and community partners to achieve shared objectivesEncouraging funds in to deliver and support quality services for people of all ages
London Baptist Church
Charity and VCS support, ReligionAs a Church, we do hold sermon and Bible Academy class every week. We also run Bible seminar three to four times annual to preach people who are non-believers. The members of our church therefore gather almost every evening to study the Bible to get to know God closely and help people on that subject as well as volunteer work.
Learning Partnerships
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationWorking across diverse inner-city communities reducing inequality, exclusion and disadvantage to provide opportunities and support for children, young people and adults to access education, employment, training & volunteering.
Voluntary Action North Somerset
Charity and VCS supportVANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer.
London Tigers
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureWe offer provisions such as; Employment/Education & Leadership Support, Capacity Building, Sports Activities, Facilities & Event Management, Peer Support & Mentoring, Intermediary Services, Volunteering, Reparation for youth offenders, Healthy Living, Women's Development, Research and influencing policy. We serve any human aged 8+ years old.
The Who Is Hussain Foundation
Charity and VCS support, HousingWho is Hussain is a grassroots social justice movement, with teams operating in 90 cities around the world. Empowering communities worldwide, the charity facilitates the organisation of local events hosted by teams of volunteers to make a positive change in society, through giving back to those most in need. Events include blood donation drives, helping the homeless and feeding those most in need.
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.