We were established in 2003 by local voluntary and community organisations and South Gloucestershire Council, to be the umbrella body for South Gloucestershire area. A registered Charity and company limited by guarantee we are owned and run by the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in South Gloucestershire.
Our Trustees are elected at our AGM from our members
Originally based in Thornbury and then the Kingswood Foundation we moved to current office at Poole Court in Yate in 2013. We are part of national movement and members of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).
We have a small team of staff and associates.
We provide information, advice and support to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in South Gloucestershire.
Our partners in South Gloucestershire are Community Ignite, Southern Brooks community Partnerships and the South Gloucestershire Volunteer Centres.
The CVS staff team and our network of Associates provide support to help local voluntary, community and social enterprise groups and organisations across South Gloucestershire grow and evolve.
We bring together a wide base of skills, expertise and specialism allowing us to create an innovative way of working and provide tailored, specialist support. We provide our standard support services listed below, plus our Associates can provide a whole range of other services to suit the particular needs
Locations we operate in
Yate/Bristol - 01454 865205
Poole Court, Yate/Bristol, BS37 5PP
Services we Provide
Education, training and employment
Overview
CVS South Gloucestershire supports voluntary and community groups via:
â Training, sustainable funding advice,
â Group development, networks and representation
â Information services
â A variety of resources and
â Policy information updates
What we do
Support offered to voluntary and community organisations
Our organisation does not offer services to individuals however we offer support, representation, training and other services towards the development of voluntary and community based organisations.
Training
We offer regular training programmes each year with a range of workshops and training sessions, covering:
- governance
- financial management
- sustainable funding
- commissioning
- good management skills
- legal responsibilities
- personal development for staff, trustees and volunteers.
Representation
We enable effective and accountable representation of the voluntary and community sector in South Gloucestershire.
Meeting Local Need
We identify gaps in voluntary and community sector services and in the development of appropriate projects to meet the needs of communities in South Gloucestershire.
Where we do it
We work, in partnership:
- Southern Brooks
- The Chase & Kings Forest Community Project
- The Volunteer Centre Partnership South Gloucestershire, and other voluntary and statutory sector organisations.
To find out more click here
How to access
For general enquiries:
You can call us on: 01454 865205
Email us on: info@cvs-sg.org.uk
Or write to us at: Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate, Bristol BS37 5PP.
For full contact details of staff at CVS South Gloucestershire, see the Who We Are page.
Attitudes, thinking and behaviour
Overview
We work to support, develop and represent the voluntary and community sector in South Gloucestershire, and offer a range of projects and services.
What we do
We support voluntary and community organisations by providing
Training: Working with individual groups to meet their training needs and providing a regular programme of training.
Group Development: One to one support for developing your group, Management and trustee roles and responsibilities.
Networks and representation: Representation on strategic partnerships to promote the interests of the voluntary sector.
See more about our services here
Where we do it
We work in partnership with:
- Southern Brooks
- The Chase & Kings Forest Community Project
- The Volunteer Centre Partnership South Gloucestershire, and other voluntary and statutory sector organisations.
Go to our website to find out more about these organisations.
How to access
For general enquiries:
You can call us on: 01454 865205
Email us on: info@cvs-sg.org.uk
Or write to us at: Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate, Bristol BS37 5PP.
For full contact details of staff at CVS South Gloucestershire, see the Who We Are page.