Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering
Discover 3,835 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in volunteering. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Gisda Cyfyngedig / Arfon Young Single Homeless Group
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureHelping homeless and vulnerable young people in Gwynedd to develop independent living skills through the provision of accommodation and support services; creative, therapeutic, leisure and educational activities; advice and information; training, volunteering and employment opportunities
Gwent Association Of Voluntary Organisations
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTo support Voluntary Organisations by providing the following services; information, advice, training, mentoring, the recruitment of volunteers, community development services to assist in the development of other voluntary organisations and to develop new voluntary services where appropriate. To promote partnership work between statutory and voluntary organisations.
Double Impact Services
Charity and VCS supportWe deliver sustainable recovery & abstinence for people experiencing addictions, resulting in long-term social, economic, health & wellbeing outcomes. Services include: Individual support to promote sustained recovery, Education, training, volunteering - Practical help &advice around all aspects of recovery; - Environments which facilitate mutual respect, peer support & a sense of community.
Children And Families Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWE PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSSED SERVICES INCLUDING: CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLUBS, TRAINING, CHILDREN'S CENTRE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY FINANCIAL ADVICE AND RELIEF FROM FOOD POVERTY.
Action Tutoring
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationAction Tutoring provides subsidised tuition to pupils facing disadvantage through partnerships with schools, using trained volunteer tutors, aiming to ensure pupils are equipped in English and maths to be able to progress to further education, employment or training. The charity operates nationally across England.
University Of Hertfordshire Students' Union
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe Charity provides representational services, advice, support and services to students of the University of Hertfordshire. The charity provides a range of charitable services relating to social facilities, access to employment and volunteering opportunities as well as providing opportunities to participate in a range of cultural, sporting and other activities.
East London Advanced Technology Training
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTraining, Education and Employment Support for disadvantaged adults and young people, in particular the long-term unemployed, refugee and migrant women, and young people not in employment, education or training. Services include vocational training, English language and basic skills, advice and guidance, welfare support and volunteering and work experience programmes.
Orison Charitable Trust
Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareOrison Charitable Trust is a registered charity working primarily for the advancement of Islamic Shia religion and for the advancement of education and relief of poverty. With the aid of sound financial management and the support of volunteers the charity has achieved a satisfactory outcome for the year with sufficient resources to continue its normal activities in the forthcoming years.
Concordia (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationConcordia is committed to national and international volunteering and work placements to promote intercultural understanding and peace. It believes that volunteering changes lives and nurtures world citizens who care about each other and the world. Since 1943 it has supported nearly three-quarters of a million people to undertake such exchanges.
University Of Derby Students' Union
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe Union of Students is responsible for the Programme and College Representative structures which support the advancement of education for students of the University of Derby in ensuring academic quality and development is maintained. The Union provides access to sports, society and volunteering activities for students and a confidential and independent Advice service.
Age Connects West Midlands
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social care, Social welfareAge Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes.
The Women's Centre Cornwall LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo relieve the distress and isolation of women and teenage girls who have experienced sexual violence and domestic violence by offering them free confidential services. To empower, train and support women through volunteering. To raise awareness and to educate individuals, organisations and communities on issues of sexual violence and domestic violence, thereby prompting better provision, preventi
Re-Engage LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRe-engage aims to relieve the loneliness and isolation of socially isolated older people by developing intergenerational groups that meet regularly and where older people can get to know peers and other people in their communities. Volunteers provide support through driving the older people to the group's social gatherings and making sure that the group meets regularly and by hosting the groups.
The Fore
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Fore provide charities and social enterprises with a wraparound package of unrestricted, multi-year grant-funding (up to £45,000); training; skilled volunteers; peer-to-peer networks; and impact measurement. The Fore bring together businesses, trusts and foundations, philanthropists and individuals who want to create impact by sharing their skills and resources with the best small charities.
City Year UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFor the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the UK, including by organising and assisting with the provision of volunteers to schools to act as tutors, mentors and role models to students.
Stella Maris
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareStella Maris (formerly known as the Apostleship of the Sea) provides practical, pastoral and spiritual support to seafarers, fishers and their families through a network of port chaplains & volunteers. We visit ships directly & work in seafarers' centres. Main needs are: spiritual support; communication with family; transport; port information; news; clothing; help during crisis.
Home-Start Host
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingHome-Start HOST provides a range of support to families in Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Bolton, largely through volunteer home visiting support for families with a wide range of needs. Additional services include parent infant mental health support, infant feeding peer support, speech & language development and support for dads in the perinatal period.
Community Connex Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWE PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS. DISABILITIES COULD RANGE FROM MILD TO PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE.PROJECTS ARE VARIED AND INCLUDE ADVOCACY,ASIAN OUTREACH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE, A RESOURCE AND ACTIVITY CENTER, FAMILY SUPPORT, LEISURE, SOCIAL AND SPORTS CLUBS. WE WELCOME MEMBERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIP AND GENERAL SUPPORT.
Campaign Against Antisemitism
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportCampaign Against Antisemitism is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero-tolerance enforcement of the law.
Changing Lives Together
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareChanging Lives Together provides affordable furniture and electrical items and Community Transport. We also work extensively with our local community and support people through a variety of work, training and volunteering programmes for vulnerable, disabled and excluded individuals.
Volunteer Cornwall
Charity and VCS support, SocietyVolunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities in Cornwall. It does this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall.
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John)
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations- together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 35 countries around the world. The Order's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John Establishments worldwide- with volunteers and staff of over 300,000.
Aid 4 Ummah
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe charity aims to fundraise through various charitable activities such as rice distribution, water wells and food projects to raise funds for the disadvantaged people worldwide. we aim to work with partner agencies to deliver the projects. The charity will be looking to have volunteers out in the areas who will work/assist the organisation in reaching its objectives.
Newcis
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social careNEWCIS PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE UNPAID CARE TO RELATIVES, FRIENDS OR NEIGHBOURS ACROSS WALES. THE PEOPLE THEY PROVIDE CARE TO, COULD NOT LIVE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CARER. NEWCIS PROVIDES TRAINING, GRANTS, RESPITE BREAKS,COUNSELLING AND CARER GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNPAID FAMILY CARER.
Social Life Opportunities (solo)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProvision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many volunteering charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,835 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 £5.0bn 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 85.8%. 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 £258k. 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.