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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Friends Of Cheveley Park School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationOur team consists of parent volunteers and staff. Our purpose is to raise funds to enhance the children's leaning environment, to provide additional opportunities for social integration and enrich the curriculum for children of all ages at the school. We have purchased equipment for the school. Examples of our work include discos, summer fun days and coffee afternoons.
Hannington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesThe VH Hall Management Committee has 8 volunteer members and it manages all aspects of the Village Hall. Some committee members represent user groups and others are co-opted. The Committee raises funds to pay for the upkeep of the Hall and holds an AGM. Members of the public can hire the facilities at very reasonable rates.
Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Health, HeritageWe record, onto CDs or memory sticks, audio versions of our local newspaper The Gazette and other local interest recordings and distribute them in the surrounding district to blind or partially sighted listeners and those whose incapacity makes reading a strain. We also produce quarterly magazine recordings and are starting to produce local audio history recordings too. Run by volunteers
Friends Of Rocklands School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFoRS are a group of volunteers- often parents and carers of children in this village school. The Headteacher also belongs to committee. We work towards raising money to spend directly back into the school: mainly funding school trips and equipment/materials requested by school. We are a small community with less than 80 pupils. We promote a welcoming community to support a positive friendly ethos.
Adur And Hove Stroke Club
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Charity exists to run the Adur and Hove Stroke Club. This club is run exclusively by volunteers and meets once a week on Friday afternoons to provide a social opportunity to its members who have suffered a stroke and may otherwise be housebound. The club also provides refreshments and is able to offer transport and excercise to those members who wish to take advantage of this facility.
Ely District Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportUniformed organisation for girls and young women - the Ely District supports the work of the volunteer adult leaders in providing a varied programme for the young members
Talking Newspaper For The Blind In The South Hams
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity records the weekly newspapers, which cover the south devon towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge. The technicians, readers and other helpers are all volunteers. A christmas party is organised for listeners.
Blakedown C Of E Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionRaising money for school equipment and pupils activities.Providing volunteers to run activities for the children.
Dorset Police Welfare Fund
Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe primary objective of the fund shall be to assist contributing serving members of Dorset Police or their dependents & the special constabulary & volunteers who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The secondary aim is to provide benefits to members.
Common Right Trust
Charity and VCS support, LeisureLooking after several pieces of open land in the Armley area of Leeds. This is achieved by maintaining the land and promoting its use by the local population. To keep the land free from use by developers. We also actively encourage local community organisations to use these sites for recreational uses. We also encourage local people to volunteer in the upkeep of the land,
Bourne Civic Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBourne Heritage Centre open to public 2-4pm Sat/Sun plus holidays - all volunteers. Bourne Civic Society - cooperate and assist local and district councils in matters of common concern.
Twyford, Wargrave And District Volunteer Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareWe provide transport for elderly people in seven areas surrounding the village of Twyford in Berkshire, to get to medically-related appointments.
African Caribbean Women's Development Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationInclusive Community Education and training. VDP/Volunteer Development Programme. Supplementary Schools Project. CASE: Advocacy & Support. UP! Project for people with learning disabilities. Community consultations/research. English Classes with a Difference. Elders Women's Project, Elder Men's Project. Hot desk facilities. Meeting room hire. LABRISH! newsletter.
Filmer Hall Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Hall provides a venue for a wide range of interest groups and community activities. The Hall relies entirely on local volunteers to manage the hall.
South Molton And District Volunteer Bureau
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvides transport for the elderly and unwell who are without means to attend hospital/doctor appointments
Formby And Southport District Community Transport Association
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFormby CTA is a community transport group which operates under Section 19. It has one minibus which has wheelchair access. The bus opens up opportunities for many individuals or groups who would be socially isolated without our service and volunteers.
Friends Of Lorton School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFriends of Lorton School Association provides volunteer and financial support to Lorton Primary School to enhance the education and personal development of the children.
Friends Of Worcestershire Archives
Associations, Charity and VCS supportSupport Worcestershire Record Office by providing a pool of volunteers. Assist with funds for the purchase or repair of archives and equipment. Lobby appropriate bodies in the interests of Worcestershire Record Office as necessary.
Ross Action Committee
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareWe provide community transport for the elderly and disabled using a specialised vehicle and operated by volunteer drivers and chaperones. The service is funded by gifts; fund raising activities by volunteers; grants from appropriate organisations.
Minibus For The Elderly And Handicapped Of Kinver Parish
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareThe minibus driven by volunteers provides daily transport for the elderly & handicapped of Kinver village to various clubs and societies. It is used on Sunday to transport the elderly to church.
Birstall District Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportBirstall District Girlguides is part of Girlguiding UK and as such: 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.
The Dursley And District Association For The Transport Of The Disabled And Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareProvision of a minibus with wheelchair access for the use of local groups affiliated to the Association, all of whom provide support for disabled and/or elderly people. The Association also supervises the training, testing and medical checking of the volunteer drivers.
Cotwall End Primary School Home And School Association
Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, LeisureTo raise funds to provide extra facilities for the pupils of Cotwall End Primary School. We provide funding for Education and Training purposes to enhance subjects being studied. We provide equipment for sport and recreation for the pupils and we provide volunteer manpower to help with school events and activities.
Kesgrave And District Help Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareActively promote volunteering and provide transport from home to medical appointments etc, especially for the elderly or disabled. We run a coffee morning on Thursdays in Kesgrave Community Centre, and undertake coach outings to popular regional venues throughout the year. We have encouraged input from Suffolk Community Police and Suffolk User Forum
The Friends Of Coldharbour Mill Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageRegular fund raising activities. Volunteering. To support Coldharbour Mill Trust only.
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.