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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Berkswell Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Society1. Advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit including cultural, political, health, crafts , home economics. 2. Promote sustainable development for the public benefit - education in preservation, conservation, environment, economic growth, regeneration3. Advance health for the public benefit4. Advance citizenship - promote civic responsibility & volunteering
Braunton Volunteers
Charity and VCS supportTo undertake voluntary work in education, social services and similar charitable activities among those classes in need thereof resident in the Electoral Divisions or Wards of Braunton, Georgeham, Croyde, Heanton, Saunton, Knowle and Wrafton
Cymdeithas Rhieni Athrawon A Ffrindiau Ysgol Iolo Morganwg
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe PTA holds various fundraising events and activities during the school year. The trustees liase with the headteacher and staff to establish which of the school's requirements can be funded by the PTA or in respect of which parent volunteers can assist.
Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit
Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageThe Unit runs archaeological projects in Kent and S.E London on threatened sites, including watching briefs, excavations, publication and preservation. Its education work involves two major Roman monuments open to the public with activity schools workshops. The unit is managed by its committee and many volunteers.
Basildon Hospital Radio
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureBasildon Hospital Radio provide an entertainment and information service to the patients, staff and visitors to the hospital. Most of our programmes are music based with our daily request shows and our weekly programme aimed at the hospital staff being the most popular. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and broadcast 24 hours per day with both live and computer-controlled programmes.
Friends Of Barking Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthThe Friends run a small cafe, managed entirely by volunteers, which provides the funds to enable the purchase of amenities and equipment for all the patients who attend, and staff who work at Barking Community Hospital.
Small Wonders Community Programme LTD
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureNational award scheme (UK) to practically help and encourage people aged 50+ to engage in volunteering and community development, learning activities, the arts, heritage & culture, sports and conservation open to people from all kinds of backgrounds and circumstances, especially those with ongoing health and mobility problems.
Friends Of Swaffham Heritage
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFund raising to support the museum and recruitment, training and organisation of volunteers to provide stewards and other voluntary effort.
Wallingford Volunteer Drivers
Charity and VCS support, HealthWVC provides services such as transport to medical facilities (hospital, dentist & optician appointments) and to and from social/educational opportunities.
Friends Of Mountnessing Windmill
Associations, Charity and VCS supportFund raising for the upkeep of a listed building and volunteers to open the mill to show visitors round.
South East Reserves And Cadets Welfare Fund
Armed forces, Associations, Charity and VCS supportPromotion of efficiency of units of the Army Reserve, the Army Cadet Force and Army Sections of the Combined Cadet Force in Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, and welfare support to serving and ex-members of them and their dependants.
Oakley Scout Group (bedford)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportPROVIDE A PROGRAMME OF SCOUTING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 14, RUN BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION ORGANISATION GUIDELINES.
1st Shaftesbury Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportYouth Group run by volunteers and funded by membership fees and fundraising activities adhering to P.O.R. regulations issued by Scouting HQ for children aged between 6yrs and young adults through, beavers, cubs, scouts, young leaders, explorer and network scout sections. Activities include physical challenges, badge work schemes and charitable activities to help or enhance the lives of others.
Comer Gardens Hall Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding an affordable space for Children/Adult Dance Classes, Latin Line dance, Tai Chi, Yoga, Over 60's (friendship club), Comer Ladies as regular groups.Used also by the local Community of St John's for Parties, Meetings, Charity events etc. The Hall is managed by volunteers/trustees of Comer Gardens Hall Association
Henry Woodhead Trust
Charity and VCS support, EducationProviding financial backing and volunteer advisors, to adult school's in Lancashire.
The Friends Of York Cemetery
Associations, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesThe Friends of York Cemetery raise funds to support the York Cemetery Trust, volunteers and the running of the Cemetery. Educational days, genealogy, grave searches and walks round the Cemetery are organised covering an array of topics.
Corsley War Memorial Playing Field
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe are a volunteer funded and managed playing field providing play equipment and activities for all ages and abilities. There is a pavilion onsite. Tennis and cricket clubs run form the site. We have no guaranteed income and all maintenance activities and administration is done by volunteers. We have activities such as sports days, cream teas, BBQ's and apple pressing days.
Woodcote Volunteers
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareOrganise volunteer car drivers to drive residents of Woodcote and surrounding villages without access to their own car, public transport, or any other form of transport to appointments, shops or other venues. Collect prescriptions for these residents who cannot otherwise do so. Organise social/recreational or other activities for this same group with the aim of reducing social or digital isolation
Friends And Volunteers Of Sheffield Music Hub
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe act as a support group to Sheffield Music Hub, providing practical and financial assistance aimed at increasing and improving opportunities for young people in and around Sheffield to learn music and participate in ensembles. This includes provision of bursaries, purchase of music, help with publicity and general support for all the Hub's activities.
St Martin In Meneage Parish Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ReligionManaged by a group of volunteers, St Martin Parish Hall is maintained for use by members of the public on a self-sufficient basis. Regular hirers include: Church meetings/fund raising events, polling station, private childrens parties. Unsuitable for indoor sports or concerts. Licences for entertainment/sale of alcohol to be applied for on occasion. Tables, chairs
Stockport Volunteer Armoury
Armed forces, Associations, Charity and VCS supportMaintaining a public subscribed estate of buildings for the benefit of the land army and volunteers. Making donations for local military benefits and Organisations of the Military, Cadets and Regimental Associations being located in the building.
De La Salle Parents Teachers Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe are a group of volunteers raising funds to improve the all round education of our young people at school in a variety of ways.
Age Concern South Molton And District
Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are hosting a foot clinic. Hoping to set up team of volunteers as social services are cutting back & phone us for help. More & more people using the pop in centre for tea/coffee/chat. Offer an emercency shopping and perscription collection service on discharge from hospital or illness. Hire of wheelchairs and other aids.
Gwent Family History Society
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HeritageWe provide education and training in the techniques of family history research. We encourage the conservation of documents and structures, which record details of social and family history. We sponsor and provide volunteers to undertake research into such documents and thereby act as an umbrella or resource body.
Henley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development; advance health and advance citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
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.