Formed in 1997, VCVS is a member organisation, the "umbrella" representative for voluntary (i.e. not for profit) organisations based in, or serving, the Vale of Glamorgan.
Our role is to support voluntary action in the Vale, which we do in a variety of ways and with a variety of partners. Working to an annual Work Programme based on the Local Voluntary Services Scheme Minimum Standards, we aim to encourage and inspire standards of excellence through our support and development, representation and joint working.
Whether representing the views of members nationally, or printing posters for a local group, we work to build the capacity of the voluntary sector in the Vale and raise awareness about the work it does to the benefit of the community as a whole.
VCVS is managed by a board of Trustees nominated and elected by its membership, currently there are 18 trustees. VCVS has 7 paid staff. As an organisation dedicated to delivering the highest possible quality of service to our stakeholders, VCVS has adopted the Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Voluntary Organisations (PQASSO) created by the Charities Evaluation Service.
VCVS aims to: "Achieve and inspire excellence in voluntary action in the Vale of Glamorgan"
The Vale Centre for Voluntary Services is an independent charity core funded by the National Assembly for Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Vale Local Health Board. VCVS is managed by a Board of Trustees elected annually from our membership.
VCVS has a flourishing membership of voluntary and community organisations active in the Vale of Glamorgan. It helps to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities by supporting voluntary groups. It develops and co-ordinates voluntary action and challenges discrimination. VCVS supports, develops and promotes voluntary action in the Vale of Glamorgan.