Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering
Discover 699 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in volunteering. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Wyndham Boys And Girls Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe provide a building, and playing facilities, education and training arts and culture, and environment conservation and heritage projects for all young people including, disabled and ethnic minorities, with qualified staff, all of which takes place in a safe environment with health and safety at all times, and all checks made on all staff, and volunteers, which are required by law.
Woking Unit 77 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, SocietyThe Sea Cadets is nationwide voluntary youth organisation, open to young people aged 12 to 18 and with Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age, run by qualified adult volunteers. Its aim is to provide Cadets with structured training so they can progress towards good citizenship, as well as achieve nationally recognized qualifications.
Columbia Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareColumbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties
9th Kenton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe 9th Kenton Scout Group is a not for profit charitable organisation which works with young people, aged 6-14, locally. We are all volunteers seeking to encourage & support them in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential as individuals, responsible citizens & members of their local community through a varied programme of indoor & outdoor Scouting activities.
Sonning Volunteer Fire Brigade Trust
Charity and VCS supportContinue to use the income from the sale of Sonning Fire Station and to distribute the Trust's income in accordance with our Charity Commission Scheme.
1st Rhosnessney Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvides activities to young people aged 6-18 in the Wrexham area by volunteers.
Margate Ambulance Corps
Charity and VCS support, Health, Saving of livesProvision of First Aid Services by volunteer members in the Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs areas
The Sutton Hoo Society
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportInvolved in education of the public in all matters relating to Anglo-Saxon Suffolk, and in particular the Anglo Saxon Burial site at Sutton Hoo. Provides tour guides to volunteer with the National Trust to show the public around the site. Publishes a twice yearly newsletter for our membership.
Friends Of Gressenhall - The Norfolk Rural Life Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageFriends of Gressenhall support the work of the Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Museum, its collections and its volunteer groups.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Northallerton Thirsk And Dales Branch
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentLocal branch of the RSPCA covering a large rural area of North Yorkshire, run by volunteers who fundraise to help the welfare of local animals.
Birmingham Young Volunteers Association Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareTO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY SERVICE THAT FULFILS NEEDS OF THE LOCAL DEPRIVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIESTO FOCUS ON ERADICATING POVERTY, DISADVANTAGE AND PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN, PLAY AND DEVELOP LIFE-LONG SKILLSPROVISION OF A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULTS AND OAPS AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE IN BIRMINGHAM.
5th Mansfield (st Johns Pathfinders) Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe group provides a varied programme of activities covering areas of sport education and training. We follow the scouting principles and try to ensure a safe and secure environment to encourage young people and volunteer leaders to achieve their potential.
Stalbridge Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportBeavers, Cubs and Scouts groups, run by local volunteers for the young people of Stalbridge and the surrounding areas.
Working In Support Of The Handicapped
Associations, Charity and VCS supportWISH arranges group holidays and day trips throughout the year for disabled adults in the Banes area. One to one volunteer carers are provided at no cost to the disabled person. Travelling in UK is by lift-coach so that wheelchair users can be taken up into the coach and can transfer to a seat or remain in their chair in a clamped position.
The Highball Trust (birmingham)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo provide country holidays for under-privileged children from the Birmingham area. The trust is geared to help those families and groups who have limited financial resources. Weekend holidays for children are organised and run by teams of volunteers, who give freely of their time for the benefit of the children. The cost of these holidays is subsidised by the trust.
Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureA Uniformed Volunteer Youth Organisation for young people aged 10-18 which is based on traditions of the Royal Navy. Cadets and Adult volunteers actively enjoy taking part in water sports, camping and all aspects of Sea Cadet life.
Tools For Self Reliance (milton Keynes)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo provide a safe and caring environment where volunteers, including those with Learning Disabilities, can refurbish donated old tools transforming them into working tool-kits for onward distribution to local groups & developing countries. Our comprehensive tool kits help support and empower Artisan and Women's groups contributing to their community's self-reliance.
3rd Wingerworth Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe run and develop groups for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who live in the Wingerworth area.Each group has weekly meetings in term time plus appropriate activities for each age group, such as weekend camps and introductions to a variety of activities, including sailing and archery,as well as the annual November bonfire. The group is run by volunteers, who will always welcome help from others.
Durham North County Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe provision of a varied and structured programme of activities, delivered by trained volunteer leaders, to enable girls and young women to reach their full potential. Section age groups as below:-Rainbows 4 to 7 yearsBrownies 7 to 10 yearsGuides 10 to 14 yearsSenior section 14 to 25 yearsAdult leaders 18 to 65 years
The Arts Society East Herts
Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, HousingPromotion and advancement of the arts through a programme of Talks, Outings, volunteering, recording local artefacts, and financial support of the arts in local schools and other organisations. In furtherance of this purpose the Society shall have power to arrange lectures and organise appropriate activities including visits to houses, collections, museums and other places of relevant interest.
Hillingdon Partnership Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentWe link business donors with community needs. As pioneers of corporate social responsibility, funded and managed by our business supporters, we deliver help in cash or in kind, by volunteering and by practical fieldwork, addressing appeals from all ages, all abilities. We arrange recycling/re-use of many office and domestic items.
Risinghurst Community-Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureRisinghurst Community Association covers the areas of Risinghurst, parts of Quarry and Sandhills, to support community based activities and events.Our volunteers operate a community centre building, with a busy schedule of weekly activities, including many private hire dance and fitness groups, as well as community led groups for mothers and toddlers and senior citizens.
Harnham Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careWe run a local day centre for older pensioners, some have disabilities. We open 2 days per week, 10.00am-3.00pm and aim to provide a cheerful and constructive day for members to meet, take part in activities and have a good lunch. We depend on volunteers and have two part time organisers.
Sevenoaks Volunteer Transport Group
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareProvides transport to medical appointments using volunteer drivers.
Hope For Youth (ni)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThis is a volunteer-run group that helps young people in Northern Ireland, particularly those from disadvantaged areas most affected by decades of violence and community tension. We believe that the best hope for peace and reconciliation is to support cross-community projects, in which young people aged 11-18 can work together to learn new skills, build friendships and develop confidence.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many volunteering charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 699 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 £1.9bn 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 82.8%. 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 £316k. 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.