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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.

699
Charities
£1,937,796,555
Total Income
£315,602
Avg Income
82.8%
Program Ratio

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Listening Post Counselling Service Limited

Charity and VCS support, Health

To relieve distress and promote mental health and wellbeing in local people experiencing emotional or psychological suffering by providing counselling and related services, and training and educating adults in counselling and related areas. We have centres in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Lydney, staffed by around 35 staff and over 100 volunteers. We also run a series of workshops for CPD.

Latest Income: £337,413
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Spicma

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion

SPICMA reaches out to the poorest and most marginalized in the developing world; to be open to the needs of small communities and individuals who neither fulfil the criteria nor have any way of approaching the larger agencies;minimising bureaucracy, and maintaining direct personal links with both recipients and donors; and to minimise administration costs and making use of willing volunteers

Latest Income: £332,452
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Womens Enterprising Breakthrough

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

Activities to promote the education, health and well-being of men, women and children including:One to One support, Social Activities, Volunteer Training and Development, Holistic Therapies, Training Courses, Young Womens' Group, Young Boys' Group, Pathways 2MPowerment Programme-Confidence, self esteem and anger management programme. Integrative Therapeutic counselling Service.

Latest Income: £323,705
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Phoenix Youth Centre

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

Youth Facility providing a range of activities and opportunities for young people which include Gymnastics, Trampolining, Sports Projects, Volunteering opportunities. Accredited training for volunteers, including young people.

Latest Income: £317,007
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Superintendent Minister's Trust

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Saving of lives

We are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .

Latest Income: £308,930
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Raptor Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

A rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.

Latest Income: £297,771
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Eastbourne Blind Society

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Advice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.

Latest Income: £295,375
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre

Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care

We provide social care and support for people in the Stockport area who are suffering and recovering from a range of mental health problems. We offer a range of social, therapeutic, leisure, volunteering and educational activities that take place both inside the centre and in the wider community.

Latest Income: £295,130
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (fany(prvc))

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health

The Corps is established to:a) support both civil and military authorities within the UK, in particular during any military or civil emergency or incident to protect life and relieve human suffering; and b) advance the education of the public, in particular by providing training and other courses designed to protect life and relieve human suffering.

Latest Income: £289,356
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Norton Pre-School (bury St Edmunds) 0-5 Years

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education

Norton Pre school provides formal pre school education for children aged 2 -5 and an informal carer and toddler group.We are ofsted inspected and receive early Years funding.We are members of the Pre school Learning Alliance.Norton Pre school is run by a committee of volunteers, but on an increasingly professional basis.

Latest Income: £287,628
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Palestine Exploration Fund

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Learned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers

Latest Income: £287,088
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Step Together Volunteering

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Step Together Volunteering helps those people most in need of support to transform their lives through community volunteering. Working through a team of outreach workers we provide tailored one-to-one support to help individuals into volunteering placements that match their needs and interests, and help them develop the personal and practical skills required to build a more positive future.

Latest Income: £276,973
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Squirrels Corner Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education

Squirrels Corner Pre-school's have been established since 1991. We provide a safe, caring, friendly and stimulating environment, run by an elected committee of parents/carers of children that attend the pre-school. The pre-school environment supports every child's learning through planned experiences and activities that are challenging but achievable. We welcome students and volunteers.

Latest Income: £268,000
Areas of Operation: Southampton City
Status: Registered
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Camden Volunteer Bureau

Charity and VCS support

Volunteer Centre Camden exists to support and encourage volunteering and promote equality of access to volunteer opportunities for all people in Camden. Volunteer Centre Camden works with organisations to develop volunteering opportunities, ensuring high standards in volunteer management.

Latest Income: £260,736
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Stort Valley Branch

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Provide basic veterinary treatment for State Pensioners and People on Universal Credit at a clinic run by part time staff and volunteers plus vets who are paid. Assist with costs towards neutering outside of the scope of the clinic. Provide advice and guidance on animals welfare.Work with national RSPCA in rehoming of unwanted petsRun a charity shop with part time employees plus volunteer

Latest Income: £260,251
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Toy House Libraries Association Of Tower Hamlets

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Toyhouse working with families as a non profit making organisation bassed in Tower Hamlets actively facilitates and promotes play as central to all children's well-being, supports a network of member groups and empowers local communities through volunteering and training opportunies.

Latest Income: £247,539
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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Support After Murder And Manslaughter

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

SAMM is an independent voluntary organisation. We offer help and support to those bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter. Our volunteers have been similarly bereaved and can share what this feels like. We are also involved in training and research, raising public awareness and increasing the understanding of organisations who work closely with bereaved families.

Latest Income: £246,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Age Concern Carlton And District

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care

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.

Latest Income: £243,912
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Jesus Lane Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Religion

SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN WORK AMONG STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS BASED IN CHURCH MINISTRY IN CAMBRIDGE.

Latest Income: £242,322
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Discoversvs

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfare

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

Latest Income: £235,029
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Jamia Ghosia Association

Charity and VCS support, Religion

THE CHARITY PROVIDES A PLACE OF WORSHIP TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR ISLAMIC AND QURANIC STUDIES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS. THE TRUSTEES MANAGE THE CHARITY ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS AND DUTIES ARE ALLOCATED TO EACH ON A ROTA BASIS. THE MAIN CONGREGATION TAKES PLACE EVERY FRIDAY WITH THE ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 400 WORSHIPERS

Latest Income: £230,509
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Guide Association Buckinghamshire

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

GIRLGUIDING ENABLES GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL AND TAKE AN ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ROLE IN SOCIETY, THROUGH A STIMULATING AND ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES DELIVERED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS.OUR VISION IS TO BE RECOGNISED AS THE LEADING ORGANISATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.

Latest Income: £228,238
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Norfolk County Guide Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Girlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, 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 objective of Norfolk Guide Association is to promote all aspects of guiding in Norfolk.

Latest Income: £215,988
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Cheshire Forest County Of The Guide Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

The Guide Association, as part of the worldwide Movement, 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.

Latest Income: £215,837
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Hope UK

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

Hope UK equips children and young people to make drug-free choices by training suitable volunteers to become Drug Educators in their own communities. They work directly with children and young people, but also provide training for those who have responsibility for them (eg, parents and youth workers). Generation Hope is Hope UK's youth membership branch.

Latest Income: £215,780
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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.