Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

To build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with support, information and services including: -Advancement of community health and social care and activities for young people aged 8 to 25. Activities include volunteering services, capacity building, training, networking events and information, interest groups, policy research, Community Wheels and representational work

The Frome Memorial Theatre facilities, run by volunteers, provide recreation and entertainment. A 540 seat Theatre houses arts and cultural performances. The Frome Assembly rooms are community facilities used for smaller performances and rehearsals, a day centre for the elderly, blood donor unit, council meetings and a facility for private functions. It is the home of the local War Memorial.

Our services are free, confidential, independent & impartial, providing advice & information in Redbridge. We campaign to influence the development of social policies & ensure individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge. In addition to generalist advice, we provide specialist advisory services in debt, welfare benefits and employment. We offer volunteering opportunities in various roles.

Home-Start supports families with at least one child under five, or expecting a baby, offering friendship and tailored practical and emotional support and advocacy. We train volunteers to work with families within their home.

Organise Cultural & Religious activities. Help with Education, promote and support activities for the elderly, youth and young. Regularly support Harrow Mayors Charities. Donations to charities working for the relief of Famine in Africa etc. Provide volunteers to assist other charities with aims similar to ours. All charity activities are carried out by volunteers and they are not paid.

SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme providing transport for older people and those with disabilities who are unable to access public transport scheme and a befriending scheme for older socially isolated residents.

VANS 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.

A local Mind association providing a range of services to support people experiencing emotional distress and poor mental wellbeing. We provide supported housing, a range of activities from a Wellbeing Centre including groups, peer support, outdoor access , counselling, supported volunteering, advice and information, outreach, anti stigma and promotional work, charity shop.

The charity provides a range of disability-related services including:. Advice & Information - with a focus on welfare benefits and disability rights. Community Cafe - serving healthy, home-cooked food at affordable prices. Shopmobility - daily hire of mobility scooters and wheelchairs plus sales of disability aids. Volunteer scheme - with opportunities for training and development

We are an independent, user-led charity where all 15 trustees have a learning disability, and with members from across Oxfordshire. As well as promoting choice, empowerment and participation, we provide volunteering, training, social and paid work opportunities that combat isolation and lead to more fulfilling lives.

TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.

The 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.

Rushmoor voluntary services supports voluntary action. We are here to help increase the skills and capacity of local voluntary and community groups. We provide free information, advice and support to enable groups to help people in Farnborough, Aldershot and the surrounding area. We also manage a volunteer centre, home help service, dial a ride transport services and community transport scheme.

Number 8 is a Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. It provides a programme of film, live events, event cinema, creative workshops and exhibitions, and offers facilities for community classes and groups. Opened in 2004 it is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Team which includes two senior employees, supported by approximately 200 volunteers.

Inn Churches has grown from a month-long pilot to a thriving community project with more than 900 volunteers from churches and the wider community in Bradford. We have provided over 5000 beds for homeless and vulnerable people in the Bradford area. In addition we provide practical support for those who need it most in the form of the WHHP programme, starter packs, food and cookery lessons.

Supports people pre and post colostomy operation and their families and carers. Produces a range of literature, including a quarterly magazine. Operates a 24 / 7 Helpline. 90+ contact volunteers across country.

GoodGym is a community of runners who combine exercise and volunteering. We run to help isolated older people and to do physical tasks for community projects.

Spitalfields City Farm is an inner-city farm for the benefit of the inhabitants of Spitalfields and the surrounding neighbourhood. The Farm provides education and volunteering activities for the community.

VSNS is the Council for Voluntary Service with integrated volunteer centres in the Boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath that provides support and services to all charity and community groups in our area of benefit across all 3 boroughs, established as a charity in 1996 and incorporated in February 2011.

To educate the public in the heritage of the Cliff railway, Camera Obscura and Constitution hill and the encourage volunteer input.

Local infrastructure support services,Volunteer Car service,Volunteer brokerage and development agency.

Preservation of mental health: * Activities supporting this includes awareness raising and campaigning work and the provision of information. Activities supporting this include the provision of advocacy, volunteering, befriending and information services.

St Martin's Centre is located on the border of Byker and Walker in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne. We provide a range of activities for all ages, with activities and support for young children and families, an Ofsted-rated outstanding nursery, volunteering opportunities for local residents, daily activities for older adults and befriending and wellbeing support, including emergency food.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms is an arts, entertainment and community centre, which provides live shows, films, exhibitions and workshops; room space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, family celebrations, etc; a cafe bar; a ticketing service for events organised independently; volunteering opportunities, equipment and staff/expertise; marketing advice and information; and a skill building programme.

To deliver outstanding arts cultural experiences with and for the people of Hull, and also regionally, nationally and internationally. Targeting people and places of least arts engagement but open and welcoming to all. Offering opportunities to participate in the arts in different ways, including as audiences, participants/learners and as volunteers/hub members