Contacts Directory
The Contacts Directory has been put together to help you locate organisations and resources both in the UK and overseas. If you can't find what you are looking for, or would like to submit contact details to our database, then email us.
Main Umbrella Bodies
Volunteering England
Regents Wharf8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
Email: volunteering@thecentre.org.uk
www.volunteering.org.uk
Volunteering England is the national volunteer development agency for England and was formed in April 2004 as a result of the coming together of The Consortium on Opportunities for Volunteering, The National Centre for Volunteering and Volunteer Development England. It undertakes a range of activities which include working to secure and support an England-wide network of quality volunteer development agencies, promoting and enabling volunteering at a local level. Volunteering England works with Time Bank on a variety of projects including Volunteers' Week and the Year of the Volunteer 2005.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Regents Wharf8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
Tel:: 020 7713 6161
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
A national voice for voluntary sector organisations in England. Also provides services such as information and training.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Mansfield Traquair Centre15 Mansfield Place
Edinburgh
EH3 6BB
Tel:: 0131 556 3882
www.scvo.org.uk
A voice for voluntary sector organisations in Scotland. Also provides services like information and training.
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)
BelfastBT15 2GB
Tel:: 02890 877777
www.nicva.org
A voice for voluntary sector organisations in Northern Ireland. Also provides services like information and training.
Volunteer Development Agency
4th Floor 58 Howard Street
Belfast
BT1 6PG
Tel: 02890 236100
Email: info@volunteering-ni.org
www.volunteering-ni.org
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
Baltic HouseMount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 9FH
Tel: 02920 431700
Email: enquiries@wcva.org.uk
www.wcva.org.uk
A voice for voluntary sector organisations in Wales. Also provides services like information and training
London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)
356 Holloway RoadLondon N7 6PA
Tel: 020 7700 8113
www.LVSC.org.uk
Provides support, information and training to voluntary organisations in London
Commission for Racial Equality
3 More LondonRiverside Tooley Street
London
SE21 2RG
Tel: 020 3117 0235
Fax: 020 7407 7557
Email: info@equalityhumanrights.org
www.equalityhumanrights.com
Community Matters - National Federation of Community Organisations
8-9 Upper StLondon N1 0PQ
Tel : 020 7226 0189
www.communitymatters.org.uk
Developing and supporting community organisations ensuring that their interests are effectively represented locally and nationally
Council for Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations CEMVO
Boardman House64 Broadway
Stratford
London E51 1NG
Tel: 0208 432 0307
Email: enquiries@emf-cemvo.co.uk
www.emf-cemvo.co.uk
A national organisation that supports ethnic minority voluntary organisations
National Coalition for Black Volunteering
Tel: 0207 723 5328Visit Blink
Promoting the involvement of black people as volunteers in the UK
Confederation of Indian Organisations (CIO)
5 Westminster Bridge RoadLondon SE1 7XW
Tel: 020 7928 9889
Email: cioheadoffice@aol.com
Provides support, advice and information to South Asian community organisations
Directory of Social Change
24 Stephenson WayLondon NW1 2DP
Tel : 020 7209 4949
www.dsc.org.uk
An independent voice for positive social change helping voluntary and community organisations become more effective
National Association for Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS)
3rd Floor, Arundel Court177 Arundel St
Sheffield S1 2NU
Tel: 0114 278 6636
www.nacvs.org.uk
A national association that supports voluntary organisations in urban areas
1990 Trust
12 Winchester HouseCranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 020 7582 1990
www.blink.org.uk
Provides support to Black and Asian community organisations
Rural Community Network
38A Oldtown StreetCookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8EF
Tel: 028 867 66670
www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org
An association which supports voluntary organisations in rural areas in Northern Ireland
Charities Aid Foundation
Kings HillWest Malling
Kent ME19 4TA
Tel : 01732 520 000
www.cafonline.org
Services are provided to charities to help them to manage their funds more effectively
Community Development Foundation (CDF)
60 Highbury GroveLondon N5 2AG
Tel: 020 7226 5375
www.cdf.org.uk
CDF demonstrates how to involve people effectively in the regeneration of their communities
WorldWide Volunteering (WWV)
7 North Street WorkshopsStoke sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6QR
Facsimile: +44(0) 1935 825775
Telephone: +44(0) 1935 825588
Email: wwv@wwv.org.uk
www.wwv.org.uk/
WorldWide Volunteering is a non-profit making organisation whose aim is to make it easier for people of all ages to volunteer. This is done by providing instant access to information about the widest range of volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and worldwide.
Voluntary Service Bureau
The Centre for Citizenship34 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT2 7DB
Tel: 028 90200850
Fax: 028 90200860
www.vsb.org.uk
As the Volunteer Bureau for Belfast, Castlereagh, North Down and Ards, VSB provides the support mechanisms to enable individuals to access voluntary opportunities, matching volunteers with voluntary placements, and maximising mutual benefits.
Volunteer Development Scotland
Stirling Enterprise ParkStirling
FK7 7RP
Tel: 0178 647 9593
www.vds.org.uk
Mentoring and Befriending Foundation
1st Floor, Charles HouseAlbert Street
Eccles
Manchester M30 0PW
Tel:: 0161 787 8600
Email:: info@mandbf.org.uk
www.mandbf.org.uk
The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation is the national strategic body for mentoring and befriending, signposting information to individuals who wish to get involved in mentoring or befriending either as a volunteer or as a prospective client.
Setting Up A Charity
The Charity Commission
Charity Commission DirectPO Box 1227
Liverpool L69 3UG
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Supports and supervises charities in England and Wales.
Charities Branch of the Department for Social Development
Lighthouse Building1 Cormac Place
Gas Works Business Park
Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JB
Tel: 0289 082 9424
This is the relevant organisation for Northern Ireland
HMRC
Meldrum House15 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7UL
Tel: 0131 777 4040
Email: www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Alcohol and substance misuse
ADFAM National
Waterbridge House32-36 Loman Street
London SE1 0EE
Tel: 0207 928 8900
www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance related family work.. A list of resources is available online at www.adfam.org.uk
Turning Point - Southern Region
New Loom HouseBackchurch lane
London E1 1LU
Tel no: 020 7702 2300
www.turning-point.co.uk
Helping people in Southern England with problems relating to drink, drugs, mental health and learning disabilities to build a better and more independent life
Turning Point - Northern Region
Murray HouseChina Lane
Manchester M1 2AY
Tel: 0161 228 0557
www.turning-point.co.uk
Helping people in Northern England with problems relating to drink, drugs, mental health and learning disabilities to build a better and more independent life
Turning Point Scotland
The West Street Centre121 West Street
Glasgow G5 8BA
Scotland
www.turning-point.co.uk
Helping people in Scotland with problems relating to drink, drugs, mental health and learning disabilities to build a better and more independent life
Animals and Wildlife Trusts
RSPCA
The CausewayHorsham
West Sussex
RH12 1HG
Tel:: 08704 443 127
www.rspca.org.uk
The RSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in England
SSPCA
Braehead Mains603 Queens Ferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 6EA
Tel:: 0131 339 0222
www.scottishspca.org.uk
The SSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Scotland
RSPCA (Wales)
PO Box 27Brecon
Powys
LD3 8WB
01874 622444: Tel:
www.rspca.org.uk
The RSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Wales.
USPCA
28 Benvardin RoadDervock
Ballymoney
BT57 8AF
Tel:: 028 207 42788
The USPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Northern Ireland.
Blue Cross
Shilton RoadBurford
Oxfordshire
OX18 4PF
Tel: 0199 382 2651
Tel:: 01993 822651
www.bluecross.org.uk
The Blue Cross re-home companion animals through adoption centers.
Cats Protection
National Cat CentreChelwood Gate
Haywards Heath
Sussex
RH17 7TT
Tel:: 01403 221900
www.cats.org.uk
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity, rehoming and reuniting 55,500 cats and kittens a year through its nationwide network of 29 adoption centres and 252 voluntary-run branches. Around 73% of the charity’s cat work is carried out by volunteers.
Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
The GreenhouseHereford Street
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4NA
Tel: 0117 923 1800
Tel:: 0117 923 1800
www.farmgarden.org.uk
The Federation can signpost you to your nearest City Farm or Community Garden.
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
National Volunteer CentreUnit 9
City Business Centre
Hyde Street
Winchester
SO23 7TA
Tel: 0195 229 0999
www.pdsa.org.uk
The PDSA provides free professional treatment for sick and injured animals whose owners cannot afford private veterinary fees. Mainly uses volunteers in shops, for fundraising and in their offices
RSNC - Royal Society for Nature Conversation
The KilnWaterside
Mather Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
Tel:: 01636 677711
www.rsnc.org
A network of trusts across the country with over 2000 nature reserves and urban wildlife groups.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)
East Park FarmCaerlaverock
Dumfriesshire
DG1 4RS
Tel:: 01387 770 200
www.wwt.org.uk
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Conservation Centre78 Ballydrain Road
Comber
Newtownards
BT23 6EA
Tel:: 0289 187 4146
www.wwt.org.uk
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
CarmarthenshireSA14 9SH
Tel:: 01554 741 087
www.wwt.org.uk
Penclacwydd Llwynhendy Llanelli
Wildlife Trusts Wales
16 White Swan CourtMonmouth
NP25 3NY
Tel:: 01600 715501
Email: gwentwildlife@cix.co.uk
A network of seven trusts across Wales who work in widlife and marine conservation, Otters in Wales, fundraising and marketing. Has a membership of over 11,000 throughout Wales.
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
The KilnWaterside
Mather Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1WT
Tel: 0870 036 1000
www.rswt.org
A network of trusts across the country with over 2,000 nature reserves and urban wildlife groups.
Arts & Media
The Arts Council of England
14 Great Peter StreetLondon
SW1P 3NQ
: 020 7333 0100
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7333 0100
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland
MacNeice House 77 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6AQ
Tel:: 02890 385200
www.artscouncil-ni.org
Cinemagic
3rd FloorFountain House
17-21 Donegall Place
BELFAST
BT1 5AB
Tel:: 02890 311900
www.cinemagic.org.uk
Media Trust
3-7 Euston CentreRegent's Place
Off Euston Road
London
NW1 3JG
Tel:: 020 7874 7600
www.mediatrust.org
The Trust aims to build partnerships between the media and the voluntary sector. As part of this they identify the skills of media professionals and match these with the communications needs of voluntary organisations.
Voluntary Arts Network
PO Box 200Cardiff
CF5 1YH
Tel:: 029 20 39 5395
www.voluntaryarts.org
They can provide you with contact details of the national body dealing with area of arts in which you are interested. Most arts groups are run by volunteers, with roles ranging from administration and fundraising to performing and directing.
Children, Young People and Families
Barnardo's
Tanners LaneBarkingside
Ilford, Essex
IG6 1QG
Tel:: 020 8550 8822
www.barnardos.org.uk
Helps more than 43,000 children, young people and their families through over 300 community based projects. Volunteers help out at after school clubs for young people with disabilities; providing office support; running playgroups; working in one of their high street shops
Barnardo's Cymru
11-15 Columbus WalkBrigantine Place
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 5BZ
Tel:: 02920 493387
The Children's Society
1 Edward Rudolf HouseMargery Street
London
WC1X 0JL
Tel: 0845 300 1128
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
The Society is a voluntary organisation of the Church of England and the Church in Wales. It works with 30,000 children of all ages. Its work includes streetwork, refuges for runaways and working with young offenders.
The Children's Society Wales
14 Cathedral RoadCardiff
CF11 9LJ
Tel:: 02920 396 974
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
The Society is a voluntary organisation of the Church of England and the Church in Wales. It works with 30,000 children of all ages. Its work includes streetwork, refuges for runaways and working with young offenders.
CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
237 Pentonville Road London
N1 9NJ
Tel:: 0800 374 991
www.csv.org.uk
Our National Network challenges young people aged 16-35 to volunteer away from home for between four months and a year. Volunteers receive food, accommodation, travel and a lunch allowance. Local Action offers local volunteering opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Council for Wales Voluntary Youth Service
Leslie CourtLon-y-Llyn
Caerphilly
CF83 1BQ
Tel:: 02920 855 700
way@way.org.uk
A forum of youth organisations with 35 member bodies serving over 200,000 young people and with 20,000 voluntary youth workers
CSV (Community Service Volunteers Wales)
CSV HouseWilliams Way
Cardiff CF10 5DY
Tel:: 02920 415 717
Email: csvcymru@dial.pipex.com
Our National Network challenges young people aged 16-35 to volunteer away from home for between four months and a year. Volunteers receive food, accommodation, travel and a lunch allowance. Local Action offers local volunteering opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Gulliver HouseMadeira Walk
Windsor
Berks
SL4 1EU
Tel:: 01753 727400
www.theaward.org
Promotes a programme of practical, cultural and adventure activities designed to develop young people.
The Guide Association
17 - 19 Buckingham Palace RoadLondon
SW1W 0PT
Tel:: 020 7834 6242
www.guides.org.uk
Aims to enable girls to mature into confident women who will realise their potential.
Home-Start
Home-Start UK2 Salisbury Road
Leicester
LE1 7QR
Freephone: 0800 068 63 68
Email: info@home-start.org.uk
www.home-start.org.uk
Home-Start's informal and friendly support for families with young children provides a lifeline to thousands of parents and children
The National Youth Agency
Eastgate House19-23 Humberstone Road
Leicester
LE5 3GJ
Tel: 0116 242 7350
www.nya.org.uk
The National Youth Agency supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society.
The Prince's Trust
18 Park Square EastLondon
NW1 4LH
Tel:: 0800 842 842
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Aims to help young people succeed by providing opportunities which they would not otherwise have. The Trust uses volunteers in a wide range of its activities
The Scout Association
Gilwell ParkChingford
London E4 7QW
Information Centre: 0845 300 1818 (local call rate)
Tel:: 020 8498 5300
www.scouts.org.uk
The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people aged 6-25. Internationally, we have over 28 million young people enjoying the benefits of Scouting across 216 countries.
YouthNet UK
3rd Floor2 - 3 Upper Street
London
N1 0PQ
Tel: 020 7226 8008
www.youthnet.org
YouthNet supports young people who are growing into growing up. Whenever young people seek knowledge, experience, advice and opportunities to participate in society, this is the place to go. The internet is a way of life to young people and that’s why YouthNet delivers their services online. They have two complimentary websites: do-it.org.uk, which through volunteering helps young people contribute to the life of their communities; and TheSite.org, which provides support and guidance.
v
5th Floor, Dean Bradley House52 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2AF
Tel: 020 7960 7000
Tel: 020 7 960 7000
Email: info@vinspired.com
www.vinspired.com
v is an independent charity championing youth volunteering in England. Their aim is to inspire a new generation of young volunteers (aged 16-25) and enable a lasting change in the quality, quantity and diversity of youth volunteering.
Education and Employment
Volunteer Reading Help (VRH)
Central OfficeCharity House
14 - 15 Perseverance Works
38 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DD
Email: info@vrh.org.uk
www.vrh.org.uk
VRH, Englands largest volunteer literacy charity, trains and supports volunteers to ensure primary school children - who are in danger of falling through the net - are confident and literate for life.
National Mentoring Network
First Floor, Charles HouseAlbert Street
Eccles
M30 0PD
Tel:: 0161 787 8600
www.nmn.org.uk
Providing guidance and support for groups who involved or would like to get involved in mentoring schemes.
Ulster People's College
30 Adelaide ParkBelfast
BT9 6FY
Tel:: 02890 66 5161
Environment, Conservation and Heritage
BTCV
Conservation CentreSedum House, Mallard Way
Doncaster DN4 8DB
Oxfordshire
OX10 0EU
Tel: 0130 2388 883
www.btcv.org.uk
Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland
159 Ravenhill RoadBelfast
BT6 0BP
Tel:: 02890 645 169
www.btcv.org.uk
BTCV is the UK's largest practical conservation charity. Founded in 1959, we help over 130,000 volunteers every year to take hands on action to improve both the rural and urban environment.
Friends of the Earth
26/28 Underwood StreetLondon
N1 7JQ
Tel:: 020 7490 1555
www.foe.co.uk
FOE campaigns for the protection of the environment and proposes alternatives to environmentally damaging policies and practices. It runs a variety of campaigns on energy, air and water pollution, countryside and transport issues.
Friends of the Earth (Wales)
33 The BalconyCastle Arcade
Cardiff
CF10 1BY
www.foe.co.uk/cymru
FOE campaigns for the protection of the environment and proposes alternatives to environmentally damaging policies and practices. It runs a variety of campaigns on energy, air and water pollution, countryside and transport issues.
Greenpeace
GreenpeaceCanonbury Villas
London
N1 2PN
Tel:: 020 7865 8100
www.greenpeace.org.uk
An international, independent campaigning organisation for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world.
Greenpeace
GreenpeaceY Draig Deg
Tan-Y-Grisiau
Gwynedd
LL41 3TA
Tel:: 01766 830444
www.greenpeace.org.uk
An international, independent campaigning organisation for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world.
Brirtish Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
Sedum HouseMallard Way
Doncaster
DN4 8DB
Tel: 0130 2388 883
www2.btcv.org.uk
Providew working holidays on conservation and environmental projects in Europe, North America and Japan, as well as the UK.
National Trust
Heelis HouseKemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
Tel: 01793 817632:
Email: volunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
They own and manage historic buildings and landscapes for the benefit of the nation. Volunteers are welcome at all levels.
National Trust Volunteers Office
Trinity SqaureLlandudno
Conwy
LL30 2DE
Tel:: 01492 860123
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
They own and manage historic buildings and landscapes for the benefit of the nation. Volunteers are welcome at all levels
Women's Environmental Network
P.O. Box 30626London
E1 1TZ
Tel:: 0207 481 9004
www.wen.org.uk
Addressing environmental issues specifically affecting women
The Wildlife Trusts
The KilnWaterside
Mather Road
Newark
NG24 1WT
Tel:: 0207 481 9004
www.wildlifetrusts.org
A nationwide network of local wildlife trusts which work to protect wildlife in town and country.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust
Cramond Houseoff Cramond Glebe Road
Edinburgh
EH6 6NS
Tel:: 0131 312 7765
http://www.swt.org.uk
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The LodgeSandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL
Tel:: 01767 680551
www.rspb.org.uk
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. It is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members, over 13,500 volunteers, and hundreds of current volunteering opportunities.
Environmental Careers
ec@studentforce.org.ukwww.environmentcareers.org.uk
The portal for environmental careers in the UK providing advice, information and profiles.
Rural Gateway
SCVOFairways House
Fairways Business Park
Inverness
IV2 6AA
Tel: 01463 251733
www.ruralgateway.org.uk
The gateway for information and services to rural communities in Scotland.
Gay and Lesbian Organizations
Stonewall Lobby Group
46 Grosvenor GardensLondon
SW1W 0EB
Tel:: 0207 881 9440
Fax:: 0207 881 9444
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
www.stonewall.org.uk
To achieve fully equal legal rights for lesbians and gay men in the UK
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
PO Box 7324London
N1 9QS
Tel:: 020 7837 6768
www.llgs.org.uk
They provide a 24 hour support and information service for gay men and lesbians. As well as offering volunteering opportunities they can also provide information about volunteering within the lesbian and gay community. Even though this is a London organisation they will be able to give you information about a service closer to your area.
Lesbian and Gay Bereavement Project
Colindale HospitalColindale Avenue
London
NW9 5HG
Tel:: 0207 608 1233
Providing advice and support for homosexual people on the death of a partner.
Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Voluntary Sector Consortium (LGBVSC)
322 Upper StreetLondon
N1 2XQ
Tel:: 0207 354 8848
Email: lgbvsc@talk21.com
Promoting and supporting the work of lesbian, gay and bisexual voluntary organisations and encouraging voluntary and community action within the lesbian, gay and bisexual community.
NIGRA (NI Gay Rights Association)
P.O. Box 44Belfast
BT1 1SH
Tel:: 028 90 451113
Tel:: 028 90 665257
Fax:: 01232 664111
Rainbow Project
Floor 233 Church Lane
Belfast
BT1 4QN
Tel:: 02890 319030
Health and Mental Health
The British Heart Foundation
14 Fitzhardinge StreetLondon
W1H 6DH
Tel:: 020 7487 9461
bhf.org.uk
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the nation’s heart charity. The BHF raises money to fund pioneering research into the causes and treatment of heart disease among men, women and children. Its research breakthroughs have kept thousands of vulnerable hearts beating. The BHF needs volunteers to help raise funds to fight heart disease, which is still kills more people in the UK than any other serious illness, including cancer.
The British Red Cross Society
UK Office44 Moorfields
London
EC2Y 9AL
Tel 0870 170 7000: 0870 170 7000
website
www.redcross.org.uk
The British Red Cross has a mission to be the leading provider of emergency help to people in need, anywhere in the world.
St John's Ambulance
1 Grosvenor CrescentLondon
SW1X 7EF
Tel:: 0207 235 5231
www.sja.org.uk
Providing medical support services and caring services in support of the community. Uniformed members volunteer worldwide to save lives, care for sick and injured people. They have Cadet divisions for 10-16 year olds and Badgers for 6-10 year olds.
St John Ambulance in Wales
Priory HouseMeridian Court
North Road
Cardiff
CF14 3BL
Tel:: 02920 627627
www.stjohnwales.co.uk
Samaritans
10 The GroveSlough
SL1 1QP
Tel:: 01753 532713
www.samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans offer a 24 hour confidential service for people who are feeling in despair or suicidal. Volunteers are carefully selected, trained and supervised.
Samaritans (Cymru)
75 Cowbridge Road EastCanton
Cardiff
jo@samaritans.org.uk
Cardiff
CF11 9AF
Tel:: 02920 344022
Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk
ATTEND (formerly known as National Association of Hospital and Community Friends)
11-13 Cavendish SquareLondon
W1G 0AN
Tel: 0845 4500285
Email: info@attend.org.uk
www.hc-friends.org.uk
Supporting volunteering to enhance health and social care for local communities by supporting members, promoting membership and developing and encouraging volunteering in health and social car. There are 780 Member Groups with 43,000 active volunteers in hospitals, community care settings, courts and prisons. They run hundreds of shops, cafes, social groups, transport and visiting services.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)
Granta House15 - 19 Broadway
London
E15 4BQ
Tel:: 0208 519 2122
www.mind.org.uk
Raising awareness of mental health and campaigning for the rights of everyone experiencing mental distress in England and Wales
The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health
80 University StreetBelfast
BT7 1HE
Tel:: 02890 328 474
Raising awareness of mental health in Northern Ireland
National Health Service
Volunteering opportunities are available at many hospitals and some GP surgeries. Contact your local hospital, which may have a Voluntary Services Manager, or a local surgery. The Scottish Association for Mental Health
Cumbrae House15 Carlton Court
www.samh.org.uk
Glasgow
G5 9JP
Tel:: 0141 568 7000
www.samh.org.uk
Raising awareness of mental health issues in Scotland
Homelessness and Housing
Crisis
66 Commercial StreetLondon
E1 6LT
Tel: 020 74263800
Tel: 0844 251 0111
www.crisis.org.uk
Crisis works year-round across the UK helping solitary homeless people overcome personal problems such as addictions and mental health issues, fulfil their potential, transform their lives and reintegrate into society.
Care and Repair Cymru
Norbury HouseNorbury Road
Fairwater
Cardiff
CF5 3AS
Tel: 029 2057 6286
www.careandrepair.org.uk
Care & Repair Cymru works to ensure that all older people have homes that are safe, secure and appropriate to their needs. This is achieved by listening to the needs and desires of older people and articulating this information to policy makers at the National Assembly for Wales. Care & Repair Cymru is able to access the needs of older people through the all Wales coverage of local Care & Repair Agencies.
Shelter Cymru
25 Walter RoadSwansea SA1 5NN
Tel: 01792 469 400
Shelter Northern Ireland
1 - 5 Coyles PlaceBelfast BT7 1EL
Tel: 02890 247752
Shelter Scotland
Scotiabank House6 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AW
Tel: 0131 473 7170
Julian Trust
Julian HouseLittle Bishop Street
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 9JF
Tel: 0117 924 4604 (evenings only)
www.juliantrust.org.uk
The Julian Trust was founded in 1986 as a registered charity in order to set up an emergency Night Shelter for the homeless in Bristol, England.
Care and Repair England
The Renewal Trust Business Centre3 Hawkswoth Street
Nottingham
NG3 2EG
Tel: 0115 950 6500
www.careandrepair-england.org.uk
A national organisation working to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people. It develops, promotes and supports housing policies and initiatives that enable older and disabled people to live independently in their homes and provides advice on grants, help with applications and monitoring/co-ordinating works through to completion.
Human and Civil Rights, Legal Aid, Race Relations, Refugees
Amnesty International UK
99-119 Rosebery AvenueLondon EC1R 4RE
Tel: 0207 7033 1500
Amnesty is a worldwide voluntary movement working to prevent some of the gravest violations by governments of people's fundamental human rights. It has over 300 local groups and volunteers play a variety of roles
www.amnesty.org.uk
Amnesty International Cymru
63 Colum RoadCardiff
CF10 3EF
Tel: 02920 345682
www.amnesty.org.uk
www.amnesty.org.uk
Refugee Council
A forum in which the Councils members discuss situations and formulate policies www.gn.apc.org/brcslproject
Bondway House 3 - 9 Bondway House Bondway London SW8 1SJ Tel: 0207 820 3000
Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties)
21 Talbard StreetLondon
SE1 4LA
Tel: 020 7403 3888
Email: info@liberty-human-rights.org.uk
www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
Website
Protecting civil liberties and promoting human rights within the UK and in particular to ensure the fair administration of justice.
Victim Support
Victim Support offers a comprehensive service of information and support to victims of crime throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Volunteers can get involved in local schemes which offer practical help and emotional support to victims of crimes; Witness Services which support witnesses, victims and their families; or in London, work on their telephone support line.www.scvo.org.uk
Cranmer House 39 Brixton Road London SW9 6DZ Tel: 020 7735 9166
Victim Support (NI)
Annsgate House Ann Street
Belfast
Victim Support (Wales)
1a Victoria Park Road WestVictoria Park
Cardiff
CF5 1EZ
Tel: 02920 578392
PRAXIS
Pott StreetLondon
E2 0EF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 7985
Email: admin@praxis.org.uk
http://www.praxis.org.uk
website
Praxis works on the problems faced by displaced people in the UK, i.e. refugees and migrants, particularly those coming from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Management / Financial
REACH
89 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7TP
Tel: 020 7582 6543
www.volwork.org.uk
REACH is the charity which specialises in finding volunteer opportunities for people who want to use their career managerial and professional experience working part-time with a nearby voluntary organisation. This service is free. There are also opportunities for short-term project work and for jobs such as trustees. There are no age limits.
Community Enterprise Direct (Northern)
First FloorUnit J30
The Avenues
11th Avenue North
Team Valley
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 0NJ
Tel: 0191 4913005
Fax: 0191 4913006
www.commentdirect.org.uk
Established following an action research programme, which showed that the demand for community enterprise support services outweighed the provision available. Staffed by experienced and qualified Community Enterprise Advisers.
Museums
General Information
The best way to find out about TimeGiving in museums is to look in your local telepone book for ones that interest you and then contact them direct. Older People
Age Concern England
Astral House1268 London Road
Tel: 0800 009 966
London
SW16 4ER
Tel: Tel: 0800 009 966
www.ace.org.uk
Campaigns on issues concerning older people and ageing, including influencing policy and promoting effective care.
Age Concern Cymru
Transport House1 Cathedral Road
Tel: 01222 371 566
Cardiff
CF1 9SD
Tel: Tel: 01222 371 566
Age Concern Scotland
113 Rose StreetTel: 0131 220 3345
Edinburgh
EH2 3DT
Tel: Tel: 0131 220 3345
Age Concern Northern Ireland
3 Lower Crescent028 90 245 729
Belfast
BT7 1NR
Tel: 028 90 245 729
Visit Age Concern Northern Ireland
Alzheimer's Society
Devon HouseSt Katherine's Way
London
E1W 1SX
Tel: 020 7306 0606
website
The leading care and research charity for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Has over 300 branches providing a range of services such as running helplines, running day and home care and campaigning for greater public understanding of dementia.
Alzheimer's Society (NI)
86 Eglanpine AvenueNorthern Ireland
Tel: 01232 664100
BELFAST
BT9 6EU
Tel: Tel: 01232 664100
Alzheimer's Society (Wales)
Tonna HospitalTonna
Neath SA11 3LX
Wales
Abbeyfield Society
Abbeyfield House53 Victoria Street
St. Albans AL1 3UW
Tel: 01727 857536
www.abbeyfield.com
Abbeyfield provides those who are elderly and alone with homes within the companionship of small households. It has 15,000 volunteers involved in its 600 local societies and 1,000 houses
Crossroads - Caring for Carers
10 Regent PlaceRugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2PN
Tel: 0845 450 0350
www.crossroadscare.co.uk
Crossroads provides practical respite to carers by providing a trained care attendant to take the place of the regular family carer. There are over 200 Crossroads schemes in England and Wales
Crossroads Scotland
24 George SquareGlasgow G2 1EG
Tel: 0141 226 3793
Crossroads Northern Ireland
7 Regent StreetNewtonards
County Down
Northern Ireland BT23 4AB
Tel: 028 91 814455
Contact the Elderly
England:15 Henrietta Street
London WC2E 8QG
Tel: 0800 716 543
Wales:
1 Matthew Terrace
Dinas Powys
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 4LL
Contact the elderly website
Aims to encourage old people living alone to develop social interests by bringing companionship in to their lives. Once a month volunteers and older people meet for tea, usually in the home of a volunteer host.
Help the Aged
207/221 Pentonville RoadLondon N1 9UZ
Tel: 020 7278 1114
Fax: 020 7278 1116
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Help the Aged provides practical support to help older people live independent lives, particularly those who are frail, isolated or poor.
Help the Aged Wales
Wales:CSV House
Williams Way
Cardiff CF10 5DY
Tel: 02920 415 700
Email: csvtw@hotmail.com
Help the Aged Northern Ireland
Ascot House Shaftesbury Square
Belfast BT2 7DB
Tel: 02890 230666
RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
237 Pentonville RoadLondon N1 9NJ
Tel:0207 643 1385
Visit RSVP's Website
Organisation especially for volunteers of 50 years or over
VITA - Volunteering in the Third Age
c/o WRVSGarden House
Milton Hill
Steventon
ABINGDON
OX13 6AD
www.vitavolunteering.org.uk
Visit VITA's website
Home Office funded project, working to raise the profile of older volunteers, especially those over the age of 65 VITA aims to promote the value and impact of older volunteers and to increase the number of over 65s volunteering by removing barriers across the voluntary and community sector. Aiming to promote best practice within organisations and encourage older people to value their skills enough to want to use them within their communities.
Dulwich Helpline
Information and donations tel:: 020 8299 2623Volunteering tel:: 020 8299 4594
www.dulwich-helpline.org.uk
Dulwich Helpline's volunteers offer friendship and support to isolated older people in the area around East Dulwich and Dulwich Village, in South-East London.
Poppy Scotland - The Earl Haig Fund Scotland
PoppyscotlandNew Haig House,
Logie Green Road
Tel: 0131 557 2782
Email: enquiries@poppyscotland.org.uk
EDINBURGH
EH7 4HR
Tel: Tel: 0131 557 2782
Email: Email: enquiries@poppyscotland.org.uk
http://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/
Founded in 1921 with the aim of providing practical help in time of need to all who served in the Armed Forces and their dependants.
Overseas
InterVol
2nd Floor, Downstream Building1 London Bridge
London SE1 9BG
Tel: 0845 601 4008
www.intervol.org.uk
InterVol gives you the inspiration, information and impartial advice you need to discover your perfect volunteering opportunity overseas.
Concern
13/14 Calico HouseClove Hitch Quay
London
SW11 3TN
Tel: 0207 801 1850
www.concern.net
A non-denominational organisation that aims to provide relief, assistance and help for the advancement of people in less developed countries. The minimum contract for placement overseas is currently two years
Lattitude Global Volunteering
44 Queens RoadReading
Berkshire
RG1 4BB
Email: volunteer@lattitude.org.uj
www.lattitude.org.uk
Aimed at students during their gap year, Lattitude has projects in more than 30 countries. Opportunities available include teaching English, care work and conservation
Kibbutz Representatives
1a Accommodation RoadGodlers Green Road
London NW11 8ED
Tel: 020 8458 9235
www.kibbutz.org.il
British representatives of self-supporting communities based in Israel. Sends volunteers aged between 18 and 32 on working holidays
Médecins Sans Frontières (UK)
67-74 Saffron HillLondon
EC1N 8QX
Tel: 020 7404 6600
www.uk.msf.org
Provides medical help to war and disaster victims. There are opportunities for qualified doctors, RGN nurses, midwives and other medical professionals. MSF also has opportunities for qualified administrators, engineers and accountants.
Oxfam
Oxfam HouseJohn Smith Drive
Cowley
Oxford OX4 2JY
Tel: 0870 333 2700
www.oxfam.org.uk
Works internationally to build a safer and better world, reflecting a commitment to overcome the injustice of poverty and suffering. There are no placements ovreseas, but opportunities are available in the UK.
Oxfam Cymru
Market Buildings5-7 St Mary Street
Cardiff
CF10 1AT
Tel: 0870 010 9007
Email: oxfamcymru@oxfam.org.uk
Raleigh Interntational
3rd Floor, 207 Waterloo RoadLondon SE1 8XD
Tel: 020 7183 1270
www.raleighinternatioal.org
Provides young people with the opportunity to work on challenging community and environmental projects for three months.
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN)
Global Volunteer Network Ltd,PO Box 30-968
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
Tel: 0800 032 5035
Email: info@volunteer.org.nz
Global Volunteer Network
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects throughout the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in 21 countries.
People with Disabilities
DIAL UK (Disability Information and Information Line)
St Catherines HospitalTickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Tel: 01302 310123: Tel: 01302 310123
http://www.dialuk.info/
Visit DIAL UK
SCOPE
Scope6 Market Road
London N7 9PW
Tel: 0207 619 7100
www.scope.org.uk
Provides services for disabled people and their families to enhance quality of life. There are twenty two groups in Wales providing education, residential and day care, employment, and information.
Sense
11 - 13 Clifton TerraceFinsbury Park
London
N4 3SR
Tel: 0845 127 0060
Email: holidays@sense.org.uk
www.sense.org.uk
Sense supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We are looking for volunteers to support deafblind people to make the most of holidays and weekend events.
Scope Cymru
The WharsSchooner Way
Cardiff CF10 9SS
Tel: 02920 461703
Mencap in Wales
31 Lambourne CrescentLlanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5GF
Tel: 02920 747588
Provides information, campaigns and lobbies for people with learning disabilities. Has schemes for leisure, education and employment.
PHAB Wales
Head Office9-11 Lon Fach
Rhiwbina
Cardiff CF14 6DY
Tel:0292 052 0660
Email: enquiries@phbwales.org
Runs thirty five clubs in Wales integrating physically disabled and able-bodied people and promotes integration.
Prisoner and Ex-Offender Support
NACRO (National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders)
Park Place10-12 Lawn Lane
London SW8 1UD
Tel:0207 840 7200
Web:www.nacro.org.uk
Email: volunteering@nacro.org.uk
NIACRO Northern Ireland
169 Ormeau RoadBelfast BT7 1SQ
SOVA Society of Voluntary Associates
1st FloorChichester House
37 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DZ
Tel: 0207 793 0404
mail@sova.org.uk
Email: mail@sova.org.uk
Sport and Outdoor Pursuits
Sport England
3rd Floor, Victoria HouseBloomsbury Square
London
WC1B 4SE
Tel: 0845 850 8508
Web: www.sportengland.org
www.english.sports.gov.uk
Aims to get more people involved in sport by working through schools and communities in England.
Sport Scotland
Caledonia HouseNo.1 Redheughs Rigg
South Gyle
Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
Scotland
Tel: 0131 317 7200
Web: www.sportscotland.org.uk
www.sportscotland.org.uk
Promotes sporting opportunities for all Scots at all levels whatever their ability.
Sports Council for Wales
Sports Council for WalesSophia Gardens
Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 02920 300570
www.sports-council-wales.co.uk
Disability Sport England
13 Brunswick PlaceLondon N1 6DX
Tel: 020 7490 4919
Minicom: 020 7336 8721
www.britsport.com
Scottish Disability Sport
Caledonia HouseSouth Gyle
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 317 1130
Email: admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com
Web: www.scottishdisabilitysport.com
Promotes involvement in sport for people with disabilities in Scotland.
Disability Sport Cymru
FSAD officeSports Council for Wales
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 02920 300 525
www.disabilitysportwales.org
Disability Sport Northern Ireland
Unit 10Ormeau Business Park
8 Cromac Avenue
Belfast BT7 2JA
Tel: 028 90508255
www.dsni.co.uk
www.dsni.co.uk
Sports Council for Northern Ireland
House of Sport2a Upper Malone Road
Belfast BT9 5LA
Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 9038 1222
Web: www.sportni.org
www.sportni.org
Encourages and supports participation in sports and promotes sporting excellence in Northern Ireland.
Virtual Volunteering
Netaid.org
www.netaid.orgNetaid.org uses the internet to allow people to take action on extreme poverty around the world, and to provide new opportunities for people living in extreme poverty. Online action on extreme poverty
YouthOrg UK
www.youth.org.ukYouthOrgUK is a virtual community for young people and professionals using the Internet for learning. The virtual community and web site are entirely managed, developed and published by volunteers.
BBC Action Network (formerly known as BBC iCan)
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetworkThis is a BBC website to help you do something about issues that matter to you. Making it easy for you to get together with other people and start making a difference in your neighbourhood. You can find information and advice, see what's going on in your area, get in touch with people who share your views and even start a campaign online.
iT4Communities
it4communities.org.ukiT4Communities introduces IT professionals wanting to volunteer their skills to charities and other community and voluntary organisations (VCOs) needing IT help. Often this means a volunteer in Scotland helping a charity in London, or the other way around - although they match local volunteers and charities too. iT4C volunteers help with anything from a simple website to a complex database or from minor network connection problem to a complete IT strategy.
Women's Groups
Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation
129 University StreetBelfast BT7 1HP
028 90 331 818
www.niwaf.org
Providing advice, information and temporary refuge for women and their children who are under threat in Northern Ireland.
Welsh Women's Aid
16 Monia TerraceAdamstown
Cardiff CF24 0EJ
Tel: 029 2046 0566
Providing advice, information and temporary refuge for women and their children who are under threat in Wales.
Scottish Women's Aid Federation
Norton Park57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2372
Providing advice, information and temporary refuge for women and their children who are under threat in Scotland.
Womens Aid Federation of England
PO Box 391Bristol BS99 7WS
Tel: 0117 944 4411
www.womensaid.org.uk
Providing advice, information and temporary refuge for women and their children who are under threat in England.
The Federation of Women's Institutes Northern Ireland
209 + 211 Upper Lisburn RoadBelfast BT10 0LL
Tel: 028 90 301 506
Promoting international understanding amongst countrywomen and developing co-operative enterprise in Northern Ireland
Scottish Womens Rural Institute
42 Heriot RowEdinburgh EH3 6ES
Tel 0131 225 1724
Email: swri@demon.co.uk
Promoting international understanding amongst countrywomen and developing co-operative enterprise in Scotland
National Federation of Women's Institutions
104 New Kings RoadLondon SW6 4LY
Tel: 0207 371 9300
www.womens-institute.org.uk
Promoting international understanding amongst countrywomen and developing co-operative enterprise in England, Wales and the Channel Islands
WRVS
Garden House Milton Hill
Steventon
Abingdon
Oxfordshire OX13 6AD
Volunteering Info line: 0845 601 4670 (local rate number)
www.wrvs.org.uk
WRVS focuses on helping older and vulnerable people to maintain their independence and dignity in their own home and their local community. WRVS is one of the largest voluntary organisations in Great Britain with over 70,000 men and women helping people in their homes, the community, hospitals and in emergencies.
Registered Charity No.1073831
