Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

Provision of a volunteer based search and rescue service in the UK, working alongside the police and other emergency services.

Home-Start provides a unique service for families - recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home.

based in Lincolnshire operating in England & Wales. Founded in 2002 and managed and run by trustees and volunteers. With an outstanding reputation for high standards & commitment to the welfare of dogs, we rely entirely on sponsorship & donations to rescue from council pounds and other sources with the aim of boarding & rehoming dogs

Support the health services of Rugby by providing volunteers and by raising funds, for the benefit of the local community

Brighton Surf Life Saving Club is a charity of over 100 volunteers helping to make our beaches a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone. BSLSC volunteers have been providing beach lifeguard training and patrolling in the local community for more than 60 years..

WE PROVIDE A COMMUNITY BUILDING AND GARDEN FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EG YOUTH SESSIONS, PRE-TEEN, KIDS, TODDLERS AND OVER 60S CLUBS, INCLUDING SPORTS, GAMES ROOM, COMPUTER SUITE, ARTS & CRAFTS. LOCAL PEOPLE MANAGE AND VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTRE AND ARE INVOLVED IN THE DECISION MAKING. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS, POLICE, COUNCILLORS, YOUTH WORKERS & RESIDENTS.

Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): sports, arts, crafts, older person's clubs, toy library, Pre-School, volunteering, services to children's centres/libraries; adult/community learning; Portchester Gala; community events, volunteering/work placements, second-hand bookshop, information centre, copying, Internet cafe

A membership-based organisation run by volunteers, providing activities and events of benefit to local people in the Windmill Hill and surrounding Bedminster area. Activities include dancing, yoga, fitness, seniors group, children's groups, youth group and various meetings and social groups. Hall is hired for parties, rehearsals and other events.

Volunteers and refugees are able to request funding for clothes, equipment and activities. We provide a range of support including individual English lessons, conversations classes, monthly social gatherings and weekly football sessions. We also fund various school clubs, outings and children's activities.We have also put on an annual Festival and given talks at schools.

Horticultural Therapy for Volunteers. Social Services referrals & Mental Heath Organisations. Providing Unemployed people with work experience in Gardening. Sunnyside's Aims & Objectives are for total inclusiveness in all Disabilities and all areas of the Community it is based in.

Labradors In Need are a dedicated team, with a love for the breed, from different areas of England & Wales, working tirelessly to find the right home for Labradors that find themselves looking for a new family. This could be cases of neglect or just a change in circumstance and through no fault of their own. We are a foster based rescue and rely on the kindness of volunteers all over the country.

The awarding of bursaries to students beginning HE or level 3 courses within the arts. Mental Health Support across schools.Fundraising to support the awarding of bursaries through income derived from:1) RivFest - annual music festival2) Riv's Runners - fundraising events supported by Warrington's running community3) Vintage Viola - a charity shop run solely by the volunteer community

We exist to see communities thriving with Jesus at the heart by creating space for Jesus in our daily lives, together, for others. We gather in Hubs (small groups) in homes and public spaces; we create physical spaces for Jesus across our community; we invest in our community through events, generosity, and taking active volunteer roles; we form communities for young people and any in need.

The relief of suffering and distress amongst persons and animals endangered by accidents or natural hazards by providing arrangements for secure and efficient search and rescue of such persons and animals.This done through the maintenance of volunteer underground and surface rescue teams, based in Grassington, North Yorkshire and covering Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Littondale and mid-Airedale.

Provides human resources(eg staff/volunteers)Provides buildings/facilities/openspaceProvides services(eg care/counselling

Community Car Scheme, Shopping Service, Befriending Scheme, Lunch Clubs, Social Clubs, Information Service. Recruit, advise and guide those willing to undertake voluntary work and to be a focal point for voluntary and statutory organisations who use volunteers.

Colwall Orchard Trust restores, promotes and celebrates traditional orchards. It brings together volunteers to: plant and maintain community orchards; run public seasonal events; monitor and improve the biodiversity and condition of local orchards; run training courses and school visits; make juice and produce to raise funds; share information and advocate the importance of traditional orchards.

Sliding Doors works with people with disabilities or who are otherwise isolated, to provide social, educational and volunteering opportunities

To provide a Winter Shelter for the homeless in Maidstone. This includes a hot meal and a social evening provided by a host of volunteers; a bed for the night and breakfast in the morning. During their stay, the Guest can obtain advice and help to find permanent housing, making contact with family members and assistance with other inter agency facilities.

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RESPONSE CHARITY SUPPORTING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN TIMES OF NEED. WE TRAIN AND EQUIP DEDICATED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, EMERGENCY SERVICE AND FORMER MILITARY SERVICE PERSONNEL ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO BENEFIT FROM A NEW PURPOSE IN LIFE. BY CREATING MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS, WE DELIVER IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WHEN AND WHERE REQUIRED.

Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary takes in unwanted, neglected, abused and sick animals, and provides a shelter, rehabilitation, and veterinary care. We seek to rehome or rewild animals (subject to home checks). We also provide education via open days and volunteer and student placements.

We run participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated and vulnerable people in care and community settings across York. We also run a large programme of intergenerational events and activities, which bring together beneficiaries with local school-children and students. We provide free transport for anyone who needs it and are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.

We provide musical tuition to people young and not so young free of charge both in the bandroom and in some local junior schools. We currently have around 100 instrumentalists associated with the band from raw beginners to accomplished senior band musicians. Volunteer tutors are not paid for this work. Our five musical ensembles provide a variety of musical performances throughout the year.

Lifetimes gives grants to necessitous people who reside in London and the Home counties. We work in partnership with chosen charities in our field of work. Current survivors of domestic violence, disabled children, ex veterans, homelessness, food banks and community pantries, local hospitals.

Chrysalis at Tynedale is a club for people with dementia and memory problems. The club includes their families and friends. Based at Unit 1 Dene Park in Hexham, Northumberland, it is run by trained volunteers.We organise a range of activities which, with volunteers support, enables each member to participate fully. Family and friends have the opportunity to join in with all our activities.