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The role of NCVS

Nottingham Council for Voluntary Services (NCVS) is an umbrella organisation that supports the voluntary and community sector in Nottingham.

Established in 1875, we work with our diverse communities to make positive differences to people's lives. We offer information, advice, support, training and a range of other different services to a vast collection of voluntary organisations, community groups and individuals in the city.

We aim to:

  • Enable groups in our diverse and successful community and voluntary sector to complete their goals
  • Enable individuals to be involved in their community and to benefit as a result
  • Involve the community and voluntary sector in important issues and give them a strong voice in strategic partnerships and planning processes.

    • News

    One Nottingham election results

    Alexandra

    We now have three new third sector advocates on the One Nottingham board. Congratulations to:

    • Mark Bowyer (Broxtowe Trust) - Advocate for the sector as a whole
    • Peter Hill (Church of England) - Advocate for Faith
    • Andrew Campbell (Afro-Caribbean and Asian Forum) - Advocate for BME organisations

    Watch out for the NCVS newsletter next month to hear how they plan to work with you to raise the profile of our sector and make sure your issues are heard.

    A record breaking 24 candidates stood and 170 organisations voted. Click here to see the report from the January election debate.

    Volunteer Kelly wins national award

    Kelly

    Congratulations and a big thank you to Kelly Whetton, who has just completed her vimpact award which recognises her contribution of 150 hours as a volunteer in the city.

    Kelly has been volunteering for our vinvolved team for 15 months and has become the first to receive a national award in Nottingham.

    Read about it on the Evening Post website.

    We join the Big Sleep Out

    Big sleep out

    On 3 December our vinvolved Youth Action Team took part in Framework’s Big Sleep Out.

    Donning woolly hats, gloves and thick sleeping bags, the team and NCVS staff spent the night sleeping outside to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people in winter.

    The team joined 150 people including Trent FM’s Twiggy and Emma in Hyson Green and helped to raise over £14,000 for Framework.

    Visit Framework’s website to find out more

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