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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Uswsu
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureExtra-curricular and development opportunities through sports teams, clubs and societies. Community volunteering and fundraising.Democratic engagement of students through its' governance structures creating employability skills. The development of cultural and civic values such as tolerance and social cohesion, in order to have a wider and positive influence on social and political development.
Leeds Beckett Students' Union
Charity and VCS support, EducationWe represent 26,000 students to the University; the local community and nationally. We provide safe social and cultural spaces for our members by running venues and an events hall. We also provide a free and independent Advice Service for students and we provide opportunities for participation and development through volunteering, societies and work opportunities.
Hull Community And Voluntary Services LTD
Charity and VCS supportThe role of Hull CVS is to support the sustainable development of voluntary and communtiy groups and volunteering in Hull and its neighbourhood. To this end it brings organisations together to share information and good practice; promotes the value of the voluntary sector and of volunteering; supports the development of new groups; provides services to organisations; provides representation.
Cambridge House And Talbot
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareCambridge House is a social action centre that works with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle the injustice of poverty. Services include1. Education & respite 2. Youth empowerment 3. Employment & volunteering 4. Legal, advice & advocacy 5. Community enterprise facilities, offices, & meeting spaces
Project S.e.e.d. Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingPARENTING PROGRAMMES FOR PARENTS, SCHOOLS PROGRAMMES. HOME GROUP REGULAR DISCUSSIONS/EDUCATION WITH A MEMBER OF THE SEED STAFF. LARGE EVENTS WITH MIXED EDUCATIONAL/SOCIAL CONTENT. COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES. RESIDENTIAL SEMINARS AND TRIPS FOR FAMILIES, WITH LECTURES/WORKSHOPS AND CHILDRENS PROGRAMMES. ONE TO ONE LEARNING CENTRES USING VOLUNTEER TUTORS
Manchester Community Central
Charity and VCS supportTo promote the third sector by building the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable service; promoting volunteering within the sector; organising and facilitating co operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies.
Punchdrunk Enrichment Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS supportPunchdrunk Enrichment's principal objective is to advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama. Its mission is to transform the passive consumption of the arts into life-changing experiences for everyone, by creating a platform for multiple forms of engagement between artists, audiences, participants and volunteers.
Age Concern Cheshire
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social care, Social welfareAdvocacy, Day Care, Independent Living, Supporting You, Falls Prevention, Befriending, Information & Advice inc Welfare Benefits, Phonelink, Get Active, Adult Education & IT classes, Arts project, Mentoring, Campaigning, Resource Groups, Volunteering, Charity Shops, Fundraising, Men in Sheds, Wellbeing, Dementia advisors, Social isolationFurther information at www.ageukcheshire.org.uk
Connex Community Support
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe help people in need in the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales & surrounding areas. We are a broker for volunteers and volunteering organisations. Our practical help services include Befriending, Social Activities, Transport, Home from Hospital and Digital Inclusion support. Our care services provide care for older people, and adults/children with disabilities.
Crewe Youth Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesCrewe Youth Club is a local community centre aiming to provide a facility for the local youth in the surrounding area. Crewe Youth club are now in the beginning stages of planning and developing this new modernised youth club with the assistance of local volunteers incorporating the services and facilities that the local youth have requested.
Jigsaw Charity
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesJigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
Community Action Suffolk
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesWe aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.
Warwickshire Community And Voluntary Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationSupport to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations through Funding and Governance advice and support , Training , Community development . Strong representation, Group support and development . Campaigning and promotion, Volunteer recruitment and good practice in Volunteer management, Direct delivery projects include Social Prescribing, Youth Employment and two Big Local areas
The Mudchute Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareThe Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.
The Braunstone Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareNEIGHBOURHOOD BASED CHARITY, WITH SERVICES RELATING TO SUPPORTING OLDER PEOPLE, FOOD POVERTY, WELFARE ADVICE, TRAINING, BUSINESS SUPPORT, SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VOLUNTEERING.
Active Communities Network Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareDelivery of projects within deprived neighbourhoods. Provision of personal development and training opportunities for young people and volunteers across London. Research and evaluation to evidence the impact of activity.
Hopespring
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthHopespring is a charity working throughout Tyne and Wear that seeks to serve the various Educational, Physical and Mental Health needs of the young people in our region. With a highly committed team of trained staff and full time volunteers, we provide support and care for some of the most vulnerable people in society through our people-based interventions.
Special Olympics Great Britain
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProviding year round sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities). Currently the charity serves 8000 athletes annually supported by over 2800 volunteers.
Mapaction
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesMapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
Chapter One (u.k.) LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportAt Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, so we provide one to one reading support at the time they need it most. We provide thousands of children across the UK with online reading volunteers, and also run an early literacy intervention programme. Please visit our website to learn more about our work!
Northamptonshire Mind
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthNorthamptonshire Mind works to promote and support good mental health within the areas of Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Corby, East and South Northants.Service provisions include: Peer to peer support, a young peoples service, gender sensitive services, community access projects, user-run services and volunteering opportunities.
The Humane League UK
Charity and VCS supportWe work relentlessly to end the abuse of animals raised for food. With a dedicated team of volunteers, activists, donors, and organisers by our side, we influence companies to create and implement animal welfare policies that reduce the suffering of billions of animals. We empower people to leave animals off their plates in exchange for compassionate, plant-based food choices.
Pro Bono Economics
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfarePro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.
All About Youth
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSupport over 600 volunteers to run voluntary Youth clubsDeliver Youth Clubs & projects (fully staffed clubs and bespoke projects like Short breaks work with disabled young people, LGBTQ club and Shropshire Young Health Champions)Deliver Alternative curriculum workTraining for the youth sector (Youth Work, Safeguarding, talking to your teenager, CEOP, First Aid etc)DBS Umbrella organisation
Lincolnshire Community And Voluntary Service
Charity and VCS support, HealthLincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service is a third sector infrastructure organisation, the accredited Volunteer Centre Operator and provides social prescribing link worker services in our area of benefit.We promote volunteering, build social fabric, boost resilience and support the health and wellbeing of communities & individuals by working with strategic partners identifying local needs
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.