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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Rotary Club Of Bideford Charity Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS supportTo encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. To enable fund raising, volunteering and sponsorship of local, national and international causes.
The Guide Association Bexhill Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportOur volunteers run weekly meetings for girls and young women aged 5-26, and offer a wide range of girl lead activities based on the guidelines and principles of Girlguiding. Membership is open to all, and activities are also offered outside weekly meetings in the form of outings, camps and holidays, all aimed at developing young people in a fun and safe environment.
Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social care, Social welfareWeekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises, speakers, parties (Christmas, birthday, Summer garden).footcare.
Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageFormed in 1991 as a co-ordinating body with statutory authorities, commercial, charitable and volunteer bodies, groups and individuals with an interest in securing the protection and improvement of landscape and features of geological, geographical, archaeological, historical, ecological and architectural interest in and around the Yorkshire Wolds.
The Arts Society Granta
Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, HousingThe society arranges lectures, study days and visits to private houses, museums, exhibitions and other places for the appreciation and learning of decorative and fine arts. Also an art competition and exhibition is arranged for those in the 6th form of local schools and volunteers help with local preservation projects.
The Charles Burrell Museum
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageActive Steam Engine Museum and Educational Facility preserving and promoting the historic industrial past of the Charles Burrell Company of Thetford in Norfolk. 100% run by volunteers and financed from grants and donations and also the revenue generated from an in house shop, cafe and outside demonstrations of our steam traction engines.
Chedzoy Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe hall is the gift of Rev G Mullins. The management team are local volunteers. The facilities for hirers include kitchen & catering equipment, tables & chairs, electric heating is installed, disabled accessible, the hall fronts a grassed field for outdoor events or marquee, or parking of cars, available for private hire, weekly events, keep fit classes, meetings, social events.
Coleorton Social Welfare Centre
Charity and VCS supportProvide a facility for the local communities. The hall is hired out to various groups including Puppy Club, Marshall Arts Club and Spiritual Group. At weekends the hall is hired out for private parties, wedding receptions & childrens birthday parties. The hall is also used by the Parish Council for their meetings and local volunteering groups.
Norwich Division Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active role in society through it's distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteers.
Petersfield District Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Association has a number of Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section units that meet in a local HQ. These units are run by adult volunteers and its HQ by a committee of local interested supporters of the Guide movement and leaders of units. The Association welcomes all to join!!!
Burgess Hill Brownie And Guide Associations
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Health, Social welfare, SocietyPROVIDES AND MAINTAINS PREMISES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE BURGESS HILL GIRLGUIDING DIVISION. ALL GUIDERS, LEADERS AND HELPERS ARE VOLUNTEERS AND SELF SUPPORTING. THEY PROVIDE TRAINING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO YOUNG GIRLS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, RELIGION, ABILITY ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, TEAM SPIRIT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, HEALTHY LIVING, MUCH NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1st Emmbrook Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo fulfil the aim of The Scout Association in promoting the development of young people as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their communities by providing training during meetings, camps and adventurous activities. The meetings and camps are run by Volunteers and the activities are funded by direct charges and fund raising activities of the Group Trustee Board.
Jacksdale Miners' Welfare Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Professionssupport junior and senior table tennis clubs 2 junior football teams childrens committee older peoples activities ie line dancing movement to music,bowls club pilates , keep fit, kickboxing,tai chi, kids zone , we heavily support our local school relating to them having the use of various rooms and also the local volunteer run library
Bramfield Village Hall And Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides buildings and playing field, tennis court for local community including the elderly,disabled, children. Organises social events to raise funds to maintain the Hall and playing field, all run by volunteers
Tillington Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareProvide and maintain facilities for village activities including education classes, social events, over 50's monthly lunches and a 'Drop in Centre'. Organise advice on availability of social services, and arrange volunteer transport to medical appointments, for elderly residents. Fund raising is regularly undertaken to provide funds for these activities.
Harlyn Surf Life Saving Club
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesProvision of clubhouse facilities and training in sea-safety etc. for club members from the age of 8, through to qualification status as RNLI lifeguards for our regions beaches.
9th Grantham (st Anne's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportEvery year we help 400,000 young people in the UK enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available.
Addiscombe Neighbourhood Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Social welfareORGANISATION OF VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ELDERLY, HOUSEBOUND AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CROYDON. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SHOPPING BUSES, LUNCH CLUBS, EXTEND EXERCISE CLASSES, SOCIAL EVENTS, TRANSPORT TO HEALTH APPOINTMENTS, CLINICS AND HOSPITALS, BEFRIENDING AND NON TECHNICALADVICE SERVICES. SMALL DOMESTIC ODD JOBS ALSO UNDERTAKEN BY VOLUNTEERS. WE DO NOT MAKE FINANCIAL GRANTS
Friends Of Bishop Henderson School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Friends of Bishop Henderson School are a group of volunteers (both parents and teachers) who organise activities/events to raise funds, which provide grants to the school for spending on purchasing equipment & facilities to advance the education of our children.
Abingdon And District Volunteer Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthProviding transport for, usually,elderly and frail clients to appointments at Hospitals and Medical and Dental surgeries/centres, from Abingdon and the surrounding area.
31st Plymouth (ernesettle) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe are a volunteer run group with 60+ youths aging between 5 3/4 & 18, many of which are from one parent families. Many suffer from physical ailments, learning & behavioural issues.We fundraise so these children can be included in the activities scouting offers - camping, abseiling, residentials etc which helps to build confidence, self esteem & respect for themselves and others.
Oxted And District 'link' Association
Charity and VCS support, HealthProviding community service to those in need in the RH8 area. Volunteer drivers for e.g. hospital visits. Directory of local services. Makes small grants for specific purposes to those in need.
League Of Friends Of Halifax Hospitals
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are a group of approximately 40 volunteers, who in consultation with our hospital trust, serve in the hospital. We generate income from this work and this is spent in the hospital or on health related items for the benefit of patients.
1st Rainhill Company Of Girl Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.Rainhill Guide House Management Committee manages the property known as Rainhill Guide House on behalf of 1st Rainhill Guides.
Yaxley Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvides volunteers and facilities for local young people to enjoy the adventures of scouting and guiding throughout the year.
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.