Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

FRP's main areas of work are collecting and re-distributing waste paint, recycling office paper, organising waste exchange events, supporting communities to develop waste minimisation initiatives, and a volunteer programme enabling marginalised people to gain valuable skills and work experience through volunteering, reduce social isolation, and take positive action for their community.

A volunteer community organisation. We are regenerating Chopwell by creating employment & skills-learning opportunities, improving the environment, improving housing, improving health & well-being, improving education & training, facilitating intergenerational communication, increasing visitors, stimulating growth & improving the look & feel of our village. All activity is driven by consultation.

Home-visiting volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 years of age. We also offer a cafe-type of informal group support.

The PCC advances religion in providing the resources to enable clergy, paid workers, volunteers and the build ing to live out its declared purpose to welcome,to engage all comers in an exploration of faith and to include all people in the way that Christ did in his ministry. The building is widely used for community purposes including fundraising events and concerts.

To provide and promote organised sporting , well being and community activities for the residents of Gateshead and surrounding areas without distinction of sex,sexual orientation, race or of political or religious or other opinions by associating together with the residents and local authorities. All activities are volunteer ran, all inclusive and ran on behalf of and purely for the members.

Home-Start I.O.W - A Voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with children under five. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families experiencing difficulties, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Support is also offered through group provision.

We help local people to improve their health and well-being through things like learning, volunteering, social events, physical exercise and various forms of problem-solving support.

We strive to support the relief of suffering of animals in Morocco through the provisions of funds, and volunteer workers, to rescue homes and organisations that: 1) promote and support kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals 2) ensure there is provision of vetinary care and treatment 3) seek to rehome, on a temporary or permanent basis either in Morocco or other countries.

Sunday services in Wrexham open to the public; running a playgroup four days a week; running a parent and toddler group one day a week; pioneering and running a community cafe in the village of Rhos which provides opportunities for volunteers; regular meetings provided for youth; midweek meetings available weekly for church members.

Home-Start Camden and Islington trains volunteers who then provide regular support, friendship and practical help to families (which have at least one child under 5). Home-Start Camden and Islington provides back up and supervision of the volunteers as the families supported are generally the most disadvantaged in Camden and Islington.

Discovery SVS aims to;Challenging discriminationEnriching the lives of disadvantaged peopleSupporting disabled people in Swansea (and now Siavonga too!)

A dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the organisation works on a low cost sustainable funding basis to deliver high quality services including Social & Activities Day Care, Lunch Clubs, Pop - In, Holidays & Outings, Arts & Crafts and Information.

Time for God aims to provide quality volunteering opportunities through which God changes lives. We have more than 50 years of experience working with young adults who serve full-time in placements across Great Britain on a variety of volunteering programmes. Time for God is a Christian volunteering and training organisation founded by the major Christian denominations.

Recover is a furniture up-cycling Charity, creating pathways into volunteering and employment. At its heart is a commitment to sustainability by up-cycling unwanted furniture and materials donated or reclaimed throughout Hertfordshire and beyond.

To help people live independently at home by providing a range of practical services, advice, information, signposting and social activities.

We provide services for people who are homeless. We serve and respect all people regardless of their gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin or religion. We are a Christian-based charity. Our staff and volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some share our Christian faith and some do not but we are united by a desire to serve those in need.

Community Outreach - Helping homeless people with food, accommodation and clothing. We are focusing on helping people in their homes by providing domiciliary care. We have a charity shop that also helps volunteers with special needs gain skills. We help look after widows and orphans in Zambia and other parts of Africa. We are currently building a nursing home in Zambia.

Parent and Child North East is a supported housing Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Darlington. The organisation provides a high standard of accommodation, support, training and therapeutic services to vulnerable families. The CIO is supported by volunteers who provide befriending for families, and maintain the accommodation and grounds at Eagle House.

The Rendezvous has been supporting young people (13-25) at risk of falling through the cracks in North Dorset/South Somerset since 1997. Our team of staff and volunteers offer targeted mental health and wellbeing support, nurture groups, accredited English/Maths qualifications and help towards college, employment or volunteering, general advice and information plus support for young parents.

We recruit and train parent volunteers who then offer home visiting befriending support to local families who are experiencing difficulties and have a child under 18 years of age.

The Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST) (formerly the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team (CSDST)) is a charitable organisation which helps to rehabilitate those serving and retired service personnel who are Wounded, Injured or Sick (WIS), though not necessarily due to their military service, through participation in the sport of Alpine Skiing.It is run entirely by volunteers.

To provide respite for families with disabled children by providing high quality sports arts and play activities. We help disabled children and young people access play, arts and leisure activities. Disabled volunteer project. Parent / carer support group.

Providing Jewish educational, cultural and social programming, volunteering opportunities in Nottingham

KVIN also known as Outlookers is a sight loss organisation which supports people living with sight loss to learn to use technology to help remain independent. We have several drop-in facilities across Kirklees. We recognise the devastation that losing sight can cause. The majority of our volunteers and staff are registered blind and have lived experience to offer .

Abergele Community Action aims to extend activities and opportunities for local people especially young people through a range of activities including foodbank and money advice as well as a youth inclusion project known as Abergele Youth Den with opportunities for education and training as well as work experience and volunteering.