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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Carrington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a small committee of volunteers formed to manage the day to day running and upkeep of the village hall. The village hall is provided for the use of the local community and surrounding area for social events, amateur sporting and recreational activities, light business use and general community events.
Grasby Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesManagement of Village Hall amenity on behalf of local community. Committee is manned by volunteers representing various users of the hall and local residents
Barry Unit 24 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe aim to give young people the best possible start in life through nautical adventure and fun based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.We are a volunteer led organisation offering a unique bland of activities and experiences which results in nationally recognised qualifications which improve their chances in work& the community & helps their personal development.
Charity For The Congleton Detachment Of The 5th Volunteer Battalion The Cheshire Regiment
Associations, Charity and VCS supportThe Objective of Congleton Drill Hall Trust is to provide facilities for furthering the efficiency of units and members of the Reserve Forces and the Service Cadet Organisations in the Borough of Congleton, Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Chester and the County of Cheshire.
Blackpool Drill Hall (yorkshire Street) Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS supportTo provide facilities for furthering the efficiency of those Volunteer Reserve Forces or Service Cadet Organisations which operate for the time being in Blackpool or in the county of Lancashire, West of the M6 motorway of if all such units cease to exist, for the benefit of the citizens of Blackpool as a whole.
East Suffolk Decorative And Fine Arts Society
Charity and VCS support, ReligionPromotion of the Arts through lectures and visits; volunteering activities related to the heritage of the area, including church recording; funding the development of young artists
Farnborough Neighbourcare
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthTransport for patients to and from hospitals and surgeries in NE Hampshire. Volunteer drivers complete about 1600 jobs pa and can claim 45 pence per mile to cover petrol costs. Clients pay £7 for a return journey within Farnborough and £10 to nearby towns. We have an office at 57 Lynchford Rd, Farnborough GU14 6EJ. It is staffed by volunteers from Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 12 noon.
Perranzabuloe Museum Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Social welfareOur Museum offers an insight into the history of Perranzabuloe Parish via permanent and changing exhibitions. We operate a Friends scheme and fundraise via a number of social events throughout the year with the help of our Management Committee and other volunteers.
The League Of Friends Of The Honiton Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo act as a 'Friend' to Honiton Hospital with Volunteer support, running a small shop in the Hospital reception area and raising funds in order to benefit both the patients in the Hospital but also in the Honiton community.
Regnum District Girl Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding UK, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
7th Retford Scout (st. Swithun's) Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe are a Scout Group operating in Retford. We are open to anyone from the age of 4 up to 18 years old, boys and girls, and adults can volunteer as leaders, parent helpers or committee members.
Byfleet Community Action
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Social welfareA HELPING HAND FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS IN BYFLEET AND WEST BYFLEET. VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE TRANSPORT TO DO SHOPPING, GO TO DOCTORS OR HOSPITAL, GO VISITING ETC AND MAY BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT ODD JOBS.
Dawlish Warren Lifesaving Club
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesDawlish Warren Life Saving Club provides volunteer lifeguards on Dawlish Warren every Sunday & Bank Holiday throughout the summer season. At DWLSC we provide life-saving & first aid training qualifications for our members, promote beach & water safety to the public and also provide life saving education & training for our junior members.For more information contact us at www.dwlsc.co.uk
Rotary Club Of Meriden Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS supportThe organisation of events and activities thereby raising funds and increasing awareness for charities and local charitable organisations and making donations or grants from net incomes together with the provision of volunteer resources and support.
Croydon Community Care Service
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareInformation and advice on welfare benefits; Information and advice on immigration and asylum issues; Basic ICT and ESOL classes and advanced classes for members of BME, making the transition to work; Cultural and creative activities and events; A range of volunteer programmes; Struggle against domestic violence; Care for elderly and sick people; Advice to parents about teenager crimes.
North Yorkshire And South Durham Decorative And Fine Arts Society
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe promote the advancement of arts education and appreciation and support the preservation of our artistic heritage. These aims are realised through the monthly lectures, study days and outings for our members and volunteer activities which include local conservation projects, Church Recording and Young Arts projects for local young people.
The Bradford U3a
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareEducational and recreational activities. Most of our members are retired, some have retired early eg on company schemes for early retirement, some on health grounds. Social activities including coffee mornings with a visiting speaker, annual Xmas lunch, outings take place over the year. The charity is run by volunteers from among the members.
Care In Weybridge
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareOur volunteer drivers provide transport for the elderly and disabled.
Reading Sea Cadets
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingSea Cadets is different from school. There's a lot of learning, but it's done through activities on and off the water and our volunteers lead by example.It's also different from home, a break from screens and being cooped up inside. Our platform is built on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy, which inspires our work and commitment to supporting young people today.
Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageProvides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.
Pangbourne And District Volunteer Centre
Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvision of transport to the disabled/disadvantaged to enable them to use medical services at hospitals and medical practices. Visits to opticians, dentists etc. Localised shopping, clubs etc.
Horsforth Village Historical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly.
35th Oxford Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Group provides training within 3 different age ranges for young people both male & female aged 6 to 15. These activities develop the individual and group to fulfil an active place in society. The Group is run by volunteer Leaders and Executive committee, all of which are part of the Scout Association. The Group is funded by membership fees & fund-raising events and grant applications.
The North Kent Decorative And Fine Arts Society
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, HeritageThe society arranges study courses,visits and public lectures on arts subjects; provides volunteers to museums, galleries and historic buildings in the London area and North Kent which are open to the public; encourages and financially supports arts projects in Bromley area schools and hospitals.
Ellesmere And District Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareThe Day Centre is open for one day per week and is run by volunteers. They arrange transport and a meal is provided and activities and companionship. It is open to frail, housebound, older people.
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.