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Voluntary & Charity
Provision of Client Services
This sector covers a variety of organisations which offer a wide range of services, sometimes undertaking contracted work from local authorities and other agencies. Service-provision may include: support groups, research, advocacy, helplines, refuge centres, meals-on-wheels delivery, day care services and other community-based support roles. They may also assist in the development of other charities in the area such as the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Councils for Voluntary Services.
Community Workers often help local community groups develop their organisation, providing assistance in aspects like budget management.
There may be a greater need for some types of organisations in different areas within the region such as care centres for the elderly in large cities or home visiting for those in isolated rural areas.
Remember, although there may not be current, paid opportunities with a particular charity you can gain valuable experience as a volunteer, which can be necessary to gain your first permanent paid position.
Useful links:
Find details of all registered charities by searching the online register.
Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising promotes the highest standards of fundraising practice. They are a member-based, national organisation with groups active in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English regions. The Institute of Fundraising seeks to support its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice.
Professional Fundraising Magazine
This is the UK's leading monthly journal for fundraisers working in the charity, not-for-profit and voluntary sector.
Working for a Charity
Working For A Charity exists to promote the voluntary sector as a positive career option for those seeking paid employment and to promote the opportunities and benefits of becoming a volunteer to people who wish to do unpaid work. This site has sections on training courses, as well as useful information about working in the voluntary sector. An article entitled 'First Steps to Finding Out' provides advice on finding voluntary work and paid job opportunities.
The website has a section which is dedicated to providing jobseekers with information on jobs typically dealt with by Charity People. There are downloadable documents available on fundraising, CV advice, marketing etc.
Bradford Community and Voluntary Services
Bradford Community & Voluntary Service (formerly Bradford Council for Voluntary Service) is an umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Bradford. Their role is to develop, support, promote and represent the interests of the voluntary and community sector.
CVA provides advice, information and support to voluntary organisations in Craven, near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Doncaster Council for Voluntary Services
Doncaster CVS is an independent charity which works to promote, coordinate and support voluntary and community action which leads to social change.
Hull Council for Voluntary Service
Hull CVS offers support and guidance to local charities,voluntary organisations and community groups of any size.
North Bank Forum for Voluntary Agencies
The North Bank Forum in Hull provides a regular meeting point for voluntary organisations to discuss and take action on issues relating to partnership working, community care, general health and social welfare.
North Yorkshire CVS
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity formed and run by voluntary and community organisations in York and North Yorkshire to promote, develop and support new and existing forms of voluntary and community action; and to ensure that their views and interests are well represented. The website provides a list of local voluntary sector development agencies in York and North Yorkshire.
Ripon Council for Voluntary Services
Ripon CVS carries out a variety of roles including promoting the interests of voluntary groups with public sector organisations and offering advice and information to members of the public on an informal basis.
Richmondshire CVS
Richmondshire CVS is a registered charity whose aims include developing and supporting local voluntary and community initiatives and providing them with information and funding advice.
Voluntary Action Barnsley (VAB)
VAB plays a vital role in relation to community and voluntary organisations and offers appropriate support and services at a borough-wide level, technical advice and training.
Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C)
VA-C is the CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) development agency providing infrastructure support to Voluntary & Community groups in the borough of Calderdale (West Yorkshire). It has been set up to support the development of both new and existing community & voluntary sector groups and to represent their interests locally and regionally.
Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS)
VAS is an independent voluntary organisation supporting the development of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) locally.
VA-L is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. VA-L provides innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds.
York Council for Voluntary Service
York CVS' main aim is to offer advice, training, information and support to local voluntary organisations and community groups.
West Yorkshire Charities Information Bureau
The Charities Information Bureau (CIB) has been providing information, advice and training to not-for-profit organisations throughout West Yorkshire since 1981.
South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
SYFAB is a voluntary organisation and registered charity set up to help voluntary and community organisations get the resources they need.
Charitynet.org
This online resource brings together the websites of non-profit organisations and their service providers across the world.