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 Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
Email: volunteering@thecentre.org.uk

(External) 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 Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
Tel:: 020 7713 6161
(External) 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 18/19 Claremont Crescent
Edinburgh
EH7 4QD
Tel:: 0131 556 3882
(External) 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) Belfast
BT15 2GB
Tel:: 02890 877777
(External) 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

(External)
(External) www.volunteering-ni.org

Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) Baltic House
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 9FH
Tel: 02920 431700
(External) 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 Road
London N7 6PA
Tel: 020 7700 8113
(External) www.LVSC.org.uk

Provides support, information and training to voluntary organisations in London Commission for Racial Equality 10-12 Allington Street
London SW1E 5EH
Tel: 020 7828 7022
Fax: 020 7630 7605
(External) www.cre.gov.uk

Community Matters - National Federation of Community Organisations 8-9 Upper St
London N1 0PQ
Tel : 020 7226 0189
(External) 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 House
64 Broadway
Stratford
London E51 1NG
Tel: 0208 432 0307
(External) www.emf-cemvo.co.uk

A national organisation that supports ethnic minority voluntary organisations National Coalition for Black Volunteering Tel: 0207 723 5328
(External) Visit Blink

Promoting the involvement of black people as volunteers in the UK Confederation of Indian Organisations (CIO) 5 Westminster Bridge Road
London 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 Way
London NW1 2DP
Tel : 020 7209 4949
(External) 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 Court
177 Arundel St
Sheffield S1 2NU
Tel: 0114 278 6636
(External) www.nacvs.org.uk

A national association that supports voluntary organisations in urban areas 1990 Trust 12 Winchester House
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 020 7582 1990
(External) www.blink.org.uk

Provides support to Black and Asian community organisations Rural Community Network 38A Oldtown Street
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8EF
Tel: 028 867 66670
(External) www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org

An association which supports voluntary organisations in rural areas in Northern Ireland Charities Aid Foundation Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4TA
Tel : 01732 520 000
(External) www.cafonline.org

Services are provided to charities to help them to manage their funds more effectively Community Development Foundation (CDF) 60 Highbury Grove
London N5 2AG
Tel: 020 7226 5375
(External) www.cdf.org.uk

CDF demonstrates how to involve people effectively in the regeneration of their communities WorldWide Volunteering (WWV) 7 North Street Workshops
Stoke sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6QR
Facsimile: +44(0) 1935 825775
Telephone: +44(0) 1935 825588
Email: wwv@wwv.org.uk

(External) 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 Citizenship
34 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT2 7DB
Tel: 028 90200850
Fax: 028 90200860
(External) 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. return to top

Setting Up A Charity

The Charity Commission Harmsworth House
13-15 Bouverie Street
London EC4Y 8DP
Tel: 0870 333 0123
(External) www.charity-commission.gov.uk

Please be aware that the Charity Commission only covers England and Wales as there are other arrangements in Scotland and Northern Ireland I R Charities Meldrum House
15 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7UL
(External) www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

This is the relevant organisation for Scotland Charities Branch of the Dept. For Social Development Room C4.22
Castle Buildings
Stormont Estate
Belfast BT4 3PP
Tel: 028 90 522 780
This is the relevant organisation for Northern Ireland Volunteer Genie (External) www.volunteergenie.org.uk

VolunteerGenie.org.uk is a FREE online guide for charities interested in recruiting volunteers. It has everything you need to help you create your own volunteer recruitment campaign. Find out what motivates people to volunteer. Discover which media campaigns catch people's attention. Access free guides to help you devise your own media strategy. Get top tips on working with journalists and reporters. return to top

Alcohol and substance misuse

ADFAM National Waterbridge House
32-36 Loman Street
London SE1 0EE
Tel: 0207 928 8900
(External) 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 House
Backchurch lane
London E1 1LU
Tel no: 020 7702 2300
(External) 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 House
China Lane
Manchester M1 2AY
Tel: 0161 228 0557
(External) 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 Centre
121 West Street
Glasgow G5 8BA
Scotland
(External) www.turning-point.co.uk

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Animals and Wildlife Trusts

RSPCA The Causeway
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1HG
Tel:: 08704 443 127
(External) www.rspca.org.uk

The RSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in England SSPCA Braehead Mains
603 Queens Ferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 6EA
Tel:: 0131 339 0222
(External) www.scottishspca.org.uk

The SSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Scotland RSPCA (Wales) PO Box 27
Brecon
Powys
LD3 8WB
01874 622444: Tel:
(External) www.rspca.org.uk

The RSPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Wales. USPCA 28 Benvardin Road
Dervock
Ballymoney
BT57 8AF
Tel:: 028 207 42788
The USPCA works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Northern Ireland. Blue Cross Shilton Road
Burford
Oxfordshire
OX18 4PF
Tel:: 01993 822651
The Blue Cross re-home companion animals through adoption centers. Cats Protection National Cat Centre
Chelwood Gate
Haywards Heath
Sussex
RH17 7TT
Tel:: 01403 221900
(External) 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 Greenhouse
Hereford Street
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4NA
Tel:: 0117 923 1800
(External) 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 Centre
Unit 9
City Business Centre
Hyde Street
Winchester
SO23 7TA
Tel:: 0800 854 194
(External) 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 Kiln
Waterside
Mather Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
Tel:: 01636 677711
(External) www.rsnc.org

A network of trusts across the country with over 2000 nature reserves and urban wildlife groups. Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Slimbridge
Gloucestershire
GL2 7BT
01453 890 333: Tel:
(External) www.wwt.org.uk

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) East Park Farm
Caerlaverock
Dumfriesshire
DG1 4RS
Tel:: 01387 770 200
(External) www.wwt.org.uk

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Conservation Centre
78 Ballydrain Road
Comber
Newtownards
BT23 6EA
Tel:: 0289 187 4146
(External) www.wwt.org.uk

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Carmarthenshire
SA14 9SH
Tel:: 01554 741 087
(External) www.wwt.org.uk

Penclacwydd Llwynhendy Llanelli Wildlife Trusts Wales 16 White Swan Court
Monmouth
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. return to top

Arts & Media

The Arts Council of England 14 Great Peter Street

London
SW1P 3NQ
: 020 7333 0100
(External) www.artscouncil.org.uk

Telephone: 020 7333 0100 The Arts Council of Wales 9 Museum Place

Cardiff
CF10 3NX
Tel:: 029 20 376 500
(External) www.ccc-acw.org.uk

Scottish Arts Council 12 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DD
Tel:: 0131 226 6051
(External) www.sac.org.uk

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6AQ
Tel:: 02890 385200
(External) www.artscouncil-ni.org

Cinemagic 3rd Floor
Fountain House
17-21 Donegall Place
BELFAST
BT1 5AB
Tel:: 02890 311900
(External) www.cinemagic.org.uk

Media Trust 3-7 Euston Centre
Regent's Place
Off Euston Road
London
NW1 3JG
Tel:: 020 7874 7600
(External) 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 200

Cardiff
CF5 1YH
Tel:: 029 20 39 5395
(External) 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. return to top

Children, Young People and Families

Barnardo's Tanners Lane
Barkingside
Ilford, Essex
IG6 1QG
Tel:: 020 8550 8822
(External) 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 Walk
Brigantine Place
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 5BZ
Tel:: 02920 493387
The Children's Society 1 Edward Rudolf House
Margery Street
London
WC1X 0JL
Tel:: 0207 841 4436
(External) www.the-childrens-society.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 Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
02920 396974: 02920 396974
(External) www.the-childrens-society.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
(External) 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 Court
Lon-y-Llyn
Caerphilly
CF83 1BQ
Tel:: 02920 855 700
(External) 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) 4th Floor Arlbee House
Greyfriars Road
Cardiff
CF10 3AE
Tel:: 02920 666737
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 House
Madeira Walk
Windsor
Berks
SL4 1EU
Tel:: 01753 727400
(External) www.theaward.org

Promotes a programme of practical, cultural and adventure activities designed to develop young people. The Guide Association 17 - 19 Buckingham Palace Road

London
SW1W 0PT
Tel:: 020 7834 6242
(External) www.guides.org.uk

Aims to enable girls to mature into confident women who will realise their potential. Home-Start Home-Start UK
2 Salisbury Road
Leicester
LE1 7QR
Freephone: 0800 068 63 68
Email: info@home-start.org.uk

(External) 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 House
19-23 Humberstone Road
Leicester
LE5 3GJ
Tel: 0116 242 7350
(External) 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 East
London
NW1 4LH
Tel:: 0800 842 842
(External) 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 Park
Chingford
London E4 7QW
Information Centre: 0845 300 1818 (local call rate)
Tel:: 020 8498 5300
(External) 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 Floor
2 - 3 Upper Street
London
N1 0PQ
Tel: 020 7226 8008
(External) www.youthnet.org
(External)

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. return to top

Education and Employment

Volunteer Reading Help (VRH) Central Office
Charity House
14 - 15 Perseverance Works
38 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DD
Email: info@vrh.org.uk

(External) 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 House
Albert Street
Eccles
M30 0PD
Tel:: 0161 787 8600
(External) 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 Park

Belfast
BT9 6FY
Tel:: 02890 66 5161
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Environment, Conservation and Heritage

BTCV 36 St. Mary's Street
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 0EU
Tel:: 01491 839766
(External) www.btcv.org.uk

BTCV Cymru The Conservation Centre
Forest Farm Road
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7JJ
(External) www.btcv.org.uk

Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland 159 Ravenhill Road
Belfast
BT6 0BP
Tel:: 02890 645 169
(External) 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 Street

London
N1 7JQ
Tel:: 020 7490 1555
(External) 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 Balcony
Castle Arcade
Cardiff
CF10 1BY
(External) 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. Greenpeace Greenpeace
Canonbury Villas
London
N1 2PN
Tel:: 020 7865 8100
(External) www.greenpeace.org.uk

An international, independent campaigning organisation for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world. Greenpeace Greenpeace
Y Draig Deg
Tan-Y-Grisiau
Gwynedd
LL41 3TA
Tel:: 01766 830444
(External) www.greenpeace.org.uk

An international, independent campaigning organisation for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world. National Trust Volunteers Office 33 Sheep Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1RQ
Tel:: 01285 651818
(External) 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 Sqaure
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2DE
Tel:: 01492 860123
(External) 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 30626
London
E1 1TZ
Tel:: 0207 481 9004
(External) www.wen.org.uk

Addressing environmental issues specifically affecting women The Wildlife Trusts The Kiln
Waterside
Mather Road
Newark
NG24 1WT
Tel:: 0207 481 9004
(External) www.wildlifetrusts.org

A nationwide network of local wildlife trusts which work to protect wildlife in town and country. The Scottish Wildlife Trust Cramond House
off Cramond Glebe Road
Edinburgh
EH6 6NS
Tel:: 0131 312 7765
(External) http://www.swt.org.uk

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds The Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL
Tel:: 01767 680551
(External) 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.uk
(External) www.environmentcareers.org.uk

The portal for environmental careers in the UK providing advice, information and profiles. Rural Gateway SCVO
Fairways House
Fairways Business Park
Inverness
IV2 6AA
Tel: 01463 251733
(External) www.ruralgateway.org.uk

The gateway for information and services to rural communities in Scotland. return to top

Gay and Lesbian Organizations

Stonewall Lobby Group 46 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0EB
Tel:: 0207 881 9440
Fax:: 0207 881 9444
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk

(External) 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 7324
London
N1 9QS
Tel:: 020 7837 6768
(External) 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 Hospital
Colindale 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 Street
London
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 44
Belfast
BT1 1SH
Tel:: 028 90 451113
Tel:: 028 90 665257
Fax:: 01232 664111
Rainbow Project Floor 2
33 Church Lane
Belfast
BT1 4QN
Tel:: 02890 319030
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Health and Mental Health

The British Heart Foundation 14 Fitzhardinge Street
London
W1H 6DH
Tel:: 020 7487 9461
(External) 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 Office
44 Moorfields
London
EC2Y 9AL
Tel 0870 170 7000: 0870 170 7000
website
(External) 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 Crescent
London
SW1X 7EF
Tel:: 0207 235 5231
(External) 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 House
Meridian Court
North Road
Cardiff
CF14 3BL
Tel:: 02920 627627
(External) www.stjohnwales.co.uk

Samaritans 10 The Grove
Slough
SL1 1QP
Tel:: 01753 532713
(External) 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 East
Canton
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 Square

London
W1G 0AN
Tel: 0845 4500285
Email: info@attend.org.uk

(External) 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 House
15 - 19 Broadway
London
E15 4BQ
Tel:: 0208 519 2122
(External) 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 Street
Belfast
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 House
15 Carlton Court
www.samh.org.uk
Glasgow
G5 9JP
Tel:: 0141 568 7000
(External) www.samh.org.uk

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Homelessness and Housing

Crisis 64 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LT
: Tel: 0870 011 3335
(External) www.crisis.org.u

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 House
Norbury Road
Cardiff CF 5 3AS
Tel: 02920 576286
Shelter 88 Old Street
London EC1V 9HU
Tel: 0207 505 2000
(External) www.shelter.org.uk

Shelter Cymru 25 Walter Road
Swansea SA1 5NN
Tel: 01792 469 400
Shelter Northern Ireland 1 - 5 Coyles Place
Belfast BT7 1EL
Tel: 02890 247752
Shelter Scotland Scotiabank House
6 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AW
Tel: 0131 473 7170
Julian Trust Julian House
Little Bishop Street
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 9JF
Tel: 0117 924 4604 (evenings only)
(External) 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. return to top

Human and Civil Rights, Legal Aid, Race Relations, Refugees

Amnesty International UK 99-119 Rosebery Avenue
London EC1R 4RE
Tel: 020 7814 6200
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
(External) www.amnesty.org.uk

Amnesty International Cymru 63 Colum Road
Cardiff
CF10 3EF
Tel: 02920 345682
www.amnesty.org.uk
(External) www.amnesty.org.uk

Refugee Council A forum in which the Councils members discuss situations and formulate policies
(External) 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 Street

London
SE1 4LA
Tel: 020 7403 3888
Email: info@liberty-human-rights.org.uk

(External) www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
(External) 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.
(External) 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 West
Victoria Park
Cardiff
CF5 1EZ
Tel: 02920 578392
PRAXIS Pott Street

London
E2 0EF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 7985
Email: admin@praxis.org.uk

(External) http://www.praxis.org.uk
(External) website

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Management / Financial

REACH 89 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TP
Tel: 020 7582 6543
(External) 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 Floor
Unit J30
The Avenues
11th Avenue North
Team Valley
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 0NJ
Tel: 0191 4913005
Fax: 0191 4913006
(External) 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. return to top

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. return to top

Older People

Age Concern England Astral House
1268 London Road
Tel: 020 8765 7200
London
SW16 4ER
Tel: Tel: 020 8765 7200
(External) www.ace.org.uk

Campaigns on issues concerning older people and ageing, including influencing policy and promoting effective care. Age Concern Cymru Transport House
1 Cathedral Road
Tel: 01222 371 566
Cardiff
CF1 9SD
Tel: Tel: 01222 371 566
Age Concern Scotland 113 Rose Street

Tel: 0131 220 3345
Edinburgh
EH2 3DT
Tel: Tel: 0131 220 3345
Age Concern Northern Ireland 3 Lower Crescent

028 90 245 729
Belfast
BT7 1NR
Tel: 028 90 245 729
(External) Visit Age Concern Northern Ireland

Alzheimer's Society Gordon House
10 Greencoat Place
London
SW1P 1PH
Tel: 020 7306 0606
(External) 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 Avenue
Northern Ireland
Tel: 01232 664100
BELFAST
BT9 6EU
Tel: Tel: 01232 664100
Alzheimer's Society (Wales) Tonna Hospital
Tonna
Neath SA11 3LX
Wales
Abbeyfield Society Abbeyfield House
53 Victoria Street
St. Albans AL1 3UW
Tel: 01727 857536
(External) 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 Place
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2PN
Tel: 01788 573653
(External) 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 Square
Glasgow G2 1EG
Tel: 0141 226 3793
Crossroads Northern Ireland 7 Regent Street
Newtonards
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
(External) 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 Road
London N1 9UZ
Tel: 020 7278 1114
Fax: 020 7278 1116
(External) 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 Road
London N1 9NJ
Tel:0207 643 1385
(External) Visit RSVP's Website

Organisation especially for volunteers of 50 years or over VITA - Volunteering in the Third Age c/o WRVS
Garden House
Milton Hill
Steventon
ABINGDON
OX13 6AD
(External) www.vitavolunteering.org.uk
(External) 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. WRVS Garden House
Milton Hill
Steventon
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6AD
Volunteering Info line: 0845 601 4670 (local rate number)
(External) 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. Dulwich Helpline Information and donations tel:: 020 8299 2623
Volunteering tel:: 020 8299 4594
(External) 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 Poppyscotland
New 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

(External) http://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/

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Overseas

General Information (External) Visit Intervol

You may have to make a commitment to a solid block of time, as many organisations require a minimum period. Professional, financial, technical, and managerial skills are in demand, but charities may also need young, fit volunteers for one-off construction projects. return to top

People with Disabilities

DIAL UK (Disability Information and Information Line) St Catherines Hospital
Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Tel: 01302 310123: Tel: 01302 310123
(External) http://www.dialuk.info/
(External) Visit DIAL UK

SCOPE Scope
6 Market Road
London N7 9PW
Tel: 0207 619 7100
(External) 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 Terrace
Finsbury Park
London
N4 3SR
Tel: 0845 127 0060
Email: holidays@sense.org.uk

(External) 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 Whars
Schooner Way
Cardiff CF10 9SS
Tel: 02920 461703
Mencap in Wales 31 Lambourne Crescent
Llanishen
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 2nd Floor
St Davids House
Wood Street
Cardiff
CF10 1ES
Tel: 02920 223677
Email: phabwales@mgom.co.uk

Runs thirty five clubs in Wales integrating physically disabled and able-bodied people and promotes integration. return to top

Prisoner and Ex-Offender Support

NACRO (National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders) 70 Earl Street
Sheffield
S1 4TY
0114 275 3160
Email: volunteering@nacro.org.uk

NIACRO Northern Ireland 169 Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 1SQ
SOVA Society of Voluntary Associates 1st Floor
Chichester House
37 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DZ
Tel: 0207 793 0404
mail@sova.org.uk
Email: mail@sova.org.uk

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Sport and Outdoor Pursuits

Sport England 16 Upper Woburn Place
London
WC1H 0QP
Tel: 020 7273 1500
(External) www.english.sports.gov.uk

Sport Scotland Caledonia House
No.1 Redheughs Rigg
South Gyle
Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
Scotland
Tel 0131 317 7200
(External) www.sportscotland.org.uk

Sports Council for Wales Sports Council for Wales
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 02920 300570
(External) www.sports-council-wales.co.uk

Disability Sport England 13 Brunswick Place
London N1 6DX
Tel: 020 7490 4919
Minicom: 020 7336 8721
(External) www.britsport.com

Scottish Disability Sport FIPRE
Viewfield Road
Glenrothes
Fife KY6 2RB
Tel: 01592 415 700
Disability Sport Cymru FSAD office
Sports Council for Wales
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 02920 300 525
Disability Sport Northern Ireland Unit 10
Ormeau Business Park
8 Cromac Avenue
Belfast BT7 2JA
Tel: 028 90508255
(External) www.dsni.co.uk
(External) www.dsni.co.uk

Sports Council for Northern Ireland House of Sport
Upper Malone Road
Belfast BT9 5LA
Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 9038 1222
(External) www.sportni.org

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Virtual Volunteering

Netaid.org (External) www.netaid.org

Netaid.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 (External) www.youth.org.uk

YouthOrgUK 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) (External) www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetwork

This 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 (External) it4communities.org.uk

iT4Communities 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. return to top

Women's Groups

Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation 129 University Street
Belfast BT7 1HP
028 90 331 818
(External) 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 38 + 48 Crwys Road
Cardiff CF2 4NN
029 20 390 874
Providing advice, information and temporary refuge for women and their children who are under threat in Wales. Scottish Women's Aid Federation Norton Park
57 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 391
Bristol BS99 7WS
Tel: 0117 944 4411
(External) 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 Road
Belfast 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 Row
Edinburgh 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 Road
London SW6 4LY
Tel: 0207 371 9300
(External) www.womens-institute.org.uk

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