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 well-being 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	Welwyn Hatfield Community and Voluntary Services	W3RT
	CVS Hertsmere, St Albans. Volunteer Centre Hertsmere, St Albans, Broxbourne & East Herts	CVS Dacorum Volunteer Volunteer Centre Dacorum	CVS Broxbourne & East Herts	CVS Stevenage & North Herts Volunteer Recruitment Platform Hertfordshire	CVS Welwyn Hatfield Volunteer Centre Welwyn Hatfield	CVS Watford & Three Rivers Volunteer Recruitment Platform Watford & Three Rivers
Contact details	Website Email Facebook Instagram X	Website Email Facebook Instagram X	Website Phone Facebook Instagram X	Website Email 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	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability
Training	✔ Bid Writing Book-Keeping Budgets & Sustainable Funding Business Planning Case Study Writing Cyber Security Data Protection Demonstrating Your Impact Essential Fundraising for Small Charities Essential Marketing & 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 & responsibilities) Volunteer Managers – Recruitment & Retention, Funding & Bid Writing, Governance			✔ Volunteer Managers – Recruitment & Retention
One-to-One Support/ Consultancy	✔ Business Planning Funding Governance Organisational Development Sustainability Volunteer Managers – Recruitment & Retention	✔ Recruiting and Managing Volunteers Governance Organisational Development and Review Funding Sustainability	✔ Funding, Governance, Sustainability		✔ Surveying of organisation services
Resources Provision	✔		✔		✔
Networking Events	✔ Annual Conference, Host Stronger Together Networks across the following areas of interest: Children & Families Community Centres/Halls Community Transport Culture & Learning Digital Inclusion Disabilities EEDI Environment and Climate Mental Health Older People Refugee & Asylum Seekers Volunteer Managers	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities Older People Volunteer Managers Mental Health Disability Children & Families	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities	✔ Annual Conference, Events, networking opportunities	✔ Community Inclusion partnership	✔ 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	✔ Welwyn Hatfield Alliance (LSP) and other local networks and partnerships Hertfordshire CVS Network Volunteering Herts	✔ 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 & GDPR Introductions to Trusteeship Introduction to Volunteering	✔ Introduction to Volunteering and courses based on need via online learning platform			✔ New volunteer induction
Research/ Community Needs Assessments	✔ Resident engagement projects, annual ‘state of the sector’ survey	✔ Periodic through resident//VCFSE engagement projects	✔ Periodic through resident engagement projects		✔ Only when developing a new project
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		✔ For new groups
Facilities Access	✔ Community centres in Hertsmere, Community Hub in Borehamwood, Office facilities in St Albans. Database of community spaces across St Albans and Hertsmere	✔ Office Space, Meeting Rooms in Hemel Hempstead	✔ Hubs in Waltham Cross, Hertford, and Bishops Stortford		✔ Database of community spaces in Welwyn Hatfield	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		✔ Marketing and communications	✔ DBS checks