Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

One Westminster was formed on 1 April 2014 by the merger of Volunteer Centre Westminster and Voluntary Action Westminster. Its mission is to transorm peoples lives through volunteering and voluntary sector support. It provides a range of volunteer brokerage, training and front line community services as well as a diverse range of support services for charities and community groups in Westminster.

Our vision is to provide youth led inspirational facilities and services with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area.The focal point in achieving this vision is facilities provided by The Mix in Ipswich Street Stowmarket together with the dedication of the people who work within it either as employees or as volunteers.

Grant make and invest in UK registered charities: Human rights, Global poverty, Social enterprises. Environment & sustainability (investment only) and Ethical investments. Charities with sustainable model and enterprise approach. Volunteering should be harnessed wherever possible. Collaboration with charities in same sector. Empowerment of women key. Tackle problems from all angles

Provide long and short term independent advocacy to vulnerable people to help them speak up for themselves. Provided through professional and volunteer advocates, but self-advocacy groups are also supported.

The charity was set up to help young people from Plymouth and the surrounding area, aged under 25 years, reach their full potential by providing access to accredited, confidential and free information, advice and guidance delivered by paid staff and trained volunteers. We also provide access to a range of additional commissioned services for enhanced and targeted provision.

Barnsley CVS provides support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough. This includes training, developing partnerships, distributing grants, representation, sharing information, and communication. We support with volunteer recruitment, support, quality and retention. We often work in partnership and especially promote better health outcomes.

Advocacy, 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

Communities 1st develops, connects and supports local voluntary and community organisations, helping to improve the quality of peoples lives across the districts of Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. We are home to the local Volunteer Centre, providing support and guidance for those who want to become volunteers and those who want to recruit volunteers.

(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home Services: Home from Hospital/Home Response/Toenail Cutting/Befriending(d) Walking for Health healthy living activities including tai chi, lunch bunch social group(e) Support Planning (f) Volunteering

Our aim is to inspire strong and sustainable communities through voluntary and communityaction. We provide information, advice, training and support to charities and community groups andrepresent the sector on strategic bodies. We also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to make adifference in their communities.

We source edible surplus food from food manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, which would otherwise be disposed of as waste. We redistribute this food, and donated food, through community food members to disadvantaged groups. We provide a wide range of meaningful volunteering and/or work experience opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We provide training for our volunteers.

SDA provides information, welfare benefits advice, deaf communication, volunteers befriending, personal & group development, access to sports, domiciliary home care, palliative domiciliary care and supports various user activity and learning groups.

The activities of the charity are the promotion for the public benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in County Durham and surrounding area. Activities include delivering services and activities to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing, improving educational attainment, supporting third sector organisations and volunteers,

our objects are to serve the poor of Christ, the care of the sick and the wounded and the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion. We fulfil these objects by running pilgrimages and organising volunteers for various undertakings.

Support 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

Koala North West offers emotional and practical support to families. We aim to strengthen and widen the social support network of families. Volunteers, who are parents themselves are carefully matched to the needs of the family; they then visit the family at home, building a strong supportive relationship offering friendship, reassurance and practical help.

Group sessions where the rewards of friendship and communication with other similar to you are well worth it.Short breaks are fun but challenging, and really help develop new life skills, such as sharing, cooperation, patience, and self worth.One to one support is a unique opportunity to explore real life goals, such as managing money, working, volunteering, being more independent.

Supporting Young People be Healthier, Happier & more Active-Supporting High Quality PE & School Sport provision in schools-To ensure young people meet recommended physical activity levels-To commit to work with partners for the 'broader' wellbeing of young people-Engage & equip the next generation of leaders/volunteers-Sustainable High Quality provision regardless of government funding

Refurnish collects unwanted reusable household goods throughout Devon, Plymouth & Torbay to reduce the amount of goods going to waste & help alleviate poverty by providing them at low cost to local people. Electrical goods are professionally tested/repaired. We create employment, training and volunteering opportunities particularly for people who are long term unemployed and/or have support needs.

The objectives of Age Concern Gloucestershire are to promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Charity delivers its charitable objectives through direct delivery using its own staff and volunteers.

We provide a safe, secure and supervised indoor urban centre for young people to fulfill their potential in BMX, Skateboard and inline skating as well as creating artistic and cultural workshops in diverse subjects such as music, IT, media and photography increasing opportunities for volunteering and employment.

We accelerate the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care organisations by working together to increase volunteering opportunities and accelerate their impact by:1. Co-producing innovative volunteering solutions to health and care challenges2. Enabling them to maximise the potential of volunteering to improve outcomes for people3. Connecting volunteer leaders to improve quality

Zero Waste and environmental awareness education and information; food surplus redistribution to beneficiary organisations and food awareness work including cookery and vegetable growing for the wider community. Employability training and work experience activities engaging local people in volunteering and apprenticeships.

Established in 1925 now throughout the UK, running co-educational groups of children and young people. Aims to build a sustainable world, on rights, equality, friendship, peace & co-operation. Tries to educate and empower children and young people to be able to participate in society, improving their lives and others through active citizenship, whilst supporting and training adult volunteers.

Provision of housing for vulnerable people. Support available for the general public in areas such as money advice, debt counselling and budgeting, drug and alcohol abuse, benefit claiming and housing. Charitable trading via furniture shops in Southend-On-Sea - these shops provide opportunities for beneficiaries of the project to volunteer, gain experience and even be employed.