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Voluntary Sector Support

Welcome to our dedicated space where we showcase the vibrant tapestry of services offered by local CVS (voluntary sector infrastructure organisations that support local charities) and Volunteer Centres across Hertfordshire. These organisations play a crucial role in strengthening, supporting, and nurturing the voluntary sector, contributing to the wellbeing and growth of our local areas.

Each organisation brings its unique blend of expertise and resources, catering to a wide range of needs within the voluntary and community sectors. From capacity building and consultancy to advocacy and volunteer recruitment, these organisations are committed to providing comprehensive support and development opportunities.

Below, you will find an overview of the services each organisation offers. Whether you’re a local voluntary group seeking guidance, a community member looking to engage in volunteer work, or an entity in need of strategic support, our table of services will help you understand what each organisation can offer and how they can assist you in your endeavours.

Dive in to explore the services and see how these organisations can support your journey towards making a significant impact in our community!

Services	Communities 1^st	Community Action Dacorum	Community Alliance Broxbourne And East Herts	Stevenage & North Herts CVS	W3RT
	CVS Hertsmere, St Albans, Welwyn Hatfield Volunteer Centre Hertsmere, St Albans, Broxbourne and East Herts, Welwyn Hatfield	CVS Dacorum Volunteer Volunteer Centre Dacorum	CVS Broxbourne and East Herts	CVS Stevenage and North Herts Volunteer Recruitment Platform Hertfordshire	CVS Watford and Three Rivers Volunteer Recruitment Platform Watford and Three Rivers
Contact details	Website Email Facebook Instagram	Website Email Facebook Instagram X	Website Phone Facebook Instagram X	Website Email Facebook Instagram X	Website Email Facebook Instagram X
Capacity and Building Support	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability
Training	✔ Bid Writing Book-Keeping Budgets and Sustainable Funding Business Planning Case Study Writing Cyber Security Data Protection Demonstrating Your Impact Essential Fundraising for Small Charities Essential Marketing and Communication Skills Facilitating Teambuilding Full Cost Recovery Governance Introduction to Trusteeship Introduction to Volunteering Professional Boundaries Re-imagining Volunteering Report Writing Safeguarding Children Strategic Social Media Planning	✔ Bespoke training for local VCFSE (e.g. safeguarding children/young adults, trustee roles and responsibilities) Volunteer Managers – Recruitment and Retention, Funding and Bid Writing, Governance
One-to-One Support/ Consultancy	✔ Business Planning Funding Governance Organisational Development Sustainability Volunteer Managers – Recruitment and Retention	✔ Recruiting and Managing Volunteers Governance Organisational Development and Review Funding Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability
Resources Provision	✔		✔
Networking Events	✔ Annual Conference, Host Stronger Together Networks across the following areas of interest: Children and Families Community Centres/Halls Community Transport Culture and Learning Digital Inclusion Disabilities EEDI Environment and Climate Members networking Mental Health Older People Refugee and Asylum Seekers Volunteer Managers	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities Older People Volunteer Managers Mental Health Disability Children and Families	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities
Advocacy and Representation	✔ St Albans Strategic Partnership Hertsmere Local Strategic Partnership Other Local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network Volunteering Herts	✔ Dacorum Economic Recovery Board Cost of Living Response Group Hemel Place Strategy Board and other local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network Volunteering Herts	✔ Local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network	✔ Local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network	✔ Local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network
Committee Representation	✔		✔
Information and Communication	✔ Fortnightly members newsletters Monthly Funding newsletter Social media	✔ Monthly member newsletter covering Funding, Training Local and national initiatives. Social Media
Volunteer Recruitment/ Support	✔	✔
Training for Volunteers	✔ Health and Safety Confidentiality and GDPR Introductions to Trusteeship Introduction to Volunteering	✔ Introduction to Volunteering and courses based on need via online learning platform
Research/ Community Needs Assessments	✔ Resident engagement projects, annual ‘state of the sector’ survey	✔ Periodic through resident//VCFSE engagement projects	✔ Periodic through resident engagement projects
Funding Strategies Assistance	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Grant Funds Administration	✔ For new groups	✔ Dacorum Prosperity Fund on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council	✔ Household Support Fund for East Herts Council
Facilities Access	✔ Community centres in Hertsmere, Community Hub in Borehamwood, Office facilities in St Albans. Database of community spaces across St Albans, Hertsmere and Welwyn Hatfield.	✔ Office Space, Meeting Rooms in Hemel Hempstead	✔ Hubs in Waltham Cross, Hertford, and Bishops Stortford		Community Centre in Watford, Office facilities in Watford.
Shared Services	✔ Administrative support, Book Keeping, IT support, Marketing, and DBS checks.	✔ Marketing and Communications, Payroll, DBS Checks	✔ IT support		✔ DBS checks