ladder4learning Links

ladder4learning links

• AVM - Association of Volunteer Managers
  Set up with the aim to address the needs of those who manage volunteers in England regardless of field, discipline or sector.
• NACVS - National Association of Council for Voluntary Service - with information on CVSs around the country
• NCVO - National Council for Voluntary Organisations - Voice of the voluntary sector
• CSV - Community Service Volunteers - UK Volunteering and Training Organisation
• Home Office - Active Communities Unit - Promoting the development of the voluntary and community sector
• Volunteering England - Promoting volunteering nationwide
• Do it! - National database of volunteering opportunities
• VSNTO - Voluntary Sector National Training Organisation - Skills development for the voluntary/community sector

Organisations and resources connected to learning in the Community & Voluntary sector

• The Learning Curve - Learning Consortium for the South West the organises workforce & organisational development for the voluntary and community sector.
• ViSTA A valued resource for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Somerset providing workforce development programmes, infrastructure services and hosting partnerships delivering education and training.
• Somerset Voluntary Sector Network - a county-wide organisation, committed to supporting and strengthening the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Somerset.
• South West Forum - The regional voice for voluntary and community organisations.

• SW RDA - South West of England Regional Development Agency - Guided by the Regional Economic Strategy 2006-2015, the SW RDA leads the development of a sustainable economy in the South West, investing to unlock the region's business potential.
• GOSW - Government Office for the South West (GOSW) works with regional partners and local people to help deliver the Government's central aims in the region, to achieve high and stable levels of growth and employment and build an inclusive and prosperous society that can develop in a sustainable way.
• SAVAGE - Southern Association of Voluntary Action Groups for Europe - SAVAGE offer impartial and independent advice and technical support for all voluntary and community organisations seeking European Social Fund (ESF) Funding

• Bath & NE Somerset Council for Voluntary Service - A support service for all voluntary and community sector organisations in Bath and North East Somerset. B&NES CVS is a project developed by CVS North Wiltshire.
• Bridge House Community Trust (formerly Voluntary Action West Wiltshire) - an umbrella organisation which supports the local voluntary and community sector in West Wiltshire.
• CVS Avon Training - CSV Avon Training actively promotes social inclusion and urban regeneration by increasing access to learning and employment. We have an ‘open door’ policy, believing that everyone deserves the opportunity to realise his or her potential.
• East Cornwall CVS - an independent organisation with charitable status and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation was formerly known as Community Projects Trust SW Ltd, originally established in 1988.
• CVS North Wiltshire - A registered charity supporting voluntary action in North Wiltshire. We support, inform, develop and represent local voluntary and community organisations.
• Exeter CVS - an independent local development agency that has been at the heart of the voluntary and community sector in the city since 1947.
• Gloucester Association for Voluntary and Community Action (GAVCA) - GAVCA is a local development agency supporting voluntary and community groups in Gloucester and Cheltenham. It also has a countywide role.
• Gloucestershire Rural Community Council - GRCC enables sustainable community development and empowers community groups not only through its project work but also through its team of district based rural advisers who offer general advice and support to rural communities on community and parish planning, funding, capacity building, project development and management.
• South Hams CVS - exists to help local voluntary organisations, community groups and charities to flourish. We offer advice and information on a wealth of topics, including funding, volunteers, the law and management. We help local groups to work together and we support them as they grow. We also encourage and enable a voice for the local voluntary sector.
• Taunton Deane Council for Voluntary Service - a voluntary and community local infrastructure organisation providing the full range of developmental, capacity building and support functions to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of voluntary and community organisations working within the Taunton Deane area.
• Teignbridge CVS - Teignbridge CVS was established in 1991 and provides information, support and advice to voluntary and community groups working in Teignbridge.
• Torbay Advice Network - a strategic grouping formed in 2005 responsible for developing and implementing Torbay's Advice Strategy.
• Torbay Community Online - a central Communication Network for Voluntary and Community groups and other interested parties in Torbay. Torcom is funded by the Government's ChangeUp programme, managed locally by Torbay's ChangeUp Consortium which consists of representatives from Voluntary and Community infrastructure organisations. Overall lead is Torbay Voluntary Service.
• Torbay Voluntary Services - a council for voluntary service formed and run by local voluntary and community groups. Torbay Voluntary Service helps local groups help local people by promoting, developing and supporting voluntary activity in Torbay.
• Voluntary Action Kennet - local support organisation for Voluntary and Community groups in Kennet.
• Voluntray Action North Somerset - We provide information and support to voluntary groups and organisations and to individual volunteers across North Somerset.
• Bridge House Community Trust (formerly Voluntary Action West Wiltshire) - an umbrella organisation which supports the local voluntary and community sector in West Wiltshire.
• Volunteer Centre Crediton
• Volunteering Bristol - promotes, supports and develops opportunities for people to become involved in voluntary work.
• VOSCUR - Voscur is a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) that works to support and develop a thriving, effective and influential voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Bristol.
• Wessex Community Action (formerly Salisbury CVS) - Wessex Community Action (formerly Salisbury & District CVS), founded in 1973 , is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity working in Wiltshire, Swindon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Dorset.

• SEEDA - South East England Development Agency - Government funded agency responsible for economic and social development in SE England. Directs funds for economic and social development programmes.
• GOSE - Government Office for the South East - GOSE ("go-see") represents central government in the SE of England, promoting better and more effective integration of government policies and programmes at regional and local level.
• RAISE - Regional Action and Involvement South East - Regional Action and Involvement South East (RAISE) is the representative body for Voluntary and Community organisations in South East England
• SAVAGE - Southern Association of Voluntary Action Groups for Europe - SAVAGE offer impartial and independent advice and technical support for all voluntary and community organisations seeking European Social Fund (ESF) Funding
• SEEOnline - SE England Forum for Community Development
• CDSE - Community Development South East - Network for all those who adopt a Community Development approach in their work