The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - championing the remarkable role of charities and volunteers
Joined January 2009
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NCVO retweeted
Jun 11
We’re very excited to be taking part in @BigGive, @makenoise and @NCVO #SmallCharityWeek campaign!!!
Thanks to the Postcode Places Trust, donations made to us in the Small Charity Week match funding campaign will be DOUBLED!
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#PostcodeLottery
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NCVO retweeted
📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅
Just 2wks until #SmallCharityWeek & the launch of our fundraising campaign in collaboration with @BigGive, @makenoise & @NCVO, when every donation made between 22nd and 29th June will be DOUBLED 🙌!
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NCVO retweeted
#VolunteersWeek #VolunteerStories
Here is a quote from Andy at The Wellkibworth telling us how they need volunteers.
➡️Volunteer now - volunteer.valonline.org.uk/
➡️valonline.org.uk/events
@ncvo @HarboroughDC
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NCVO retweeted
Did you know, we have 160 police support volunteers in a range of roles - inc:
chaplains ♥️
vehicle checkers 🚔
cadet leaders 🧑🏽🎓
role players 🥸
local policing support volunteers 🙂
Thank you to all of you #volunteersweek
More at orlo.uk/QCFoy
@DC_Police @NCVO
ALT Two women volunteers smiling, promoting 'Citizens in Policing' for Devon & Cornwall Police during #volunteersweek.
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NCVO retweeted
Our fantastic @DevonAndCornwallPoliceSpecials volunteered over a spectacular 50,434 hours in 2025 across Devon & Cornwall! 👏👏
If you are interested in becoming a Special Constable, visit orlo.uk/S43hk
@DC_Police @NCVO @DCPSpecials @WCSpecials @ExeterSpecials
ALT Three Devon & Cornwall Police officers smiling, with text 'It's time to say thank you #volunteersweek'.
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NCVO retweeted
Are you inspired to join our wonderful volunteer team? Apply today: pilgrimshospices.org/volunte… 💙 #VolunteersWeek @VolunteerKCV @NCVO
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NCVO retweeted
💜 VOLUNTEER STORIES 💜
Every volunteer has a story. Every story makes a difference. Today we're celebrating the amazing people behind Secret Angels who give their time to support others across Wolverhampton.
Thank you for your kindness, compassion & commitment.🌟 @VolunteerNow1
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NCVO retweeted
🥳🎉 YOU’RE INVITED: Join us for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action on 5-8 June 2026!
This year, we're bring The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out together for one big do – and everyone’s invited!
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Volunteers' Week is here! 🎉
The charity sector relies on the kindness and dedication of the millions of ordinary people who volunteer.
Why not share this post to let your volunteers know how much you appreciate them? #VolunteersWeek
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NCVO retweeted
Today is the start of Volunteers' Week⭐
We are so grateful for the dozens of local people that help us to look after parks, woods, nature reserves, and other lovely green spaces.
Why not get involved? 👇
ow.ly/ISTC50Z5cSo
@VolunteersWeek @NCVO @VolunteerNow1
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NCVO retweeted
Today is the start of National #VolunteersWeek - a time to extend our thanks and recognise the incredible contributions of our amazing volunteers. 🌟 @DC_Police @DCPSpecials @NCVO
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We’re excited to announce that 257 small charities have been selected for this year’s Small Charity Week match funding campaign 🎉
Find out more: ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insight…
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NCVO retweeted
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We're proud to announce that we are a member of the @NCVO 🥳
As an organisation built on community support & volunteering, becoming part of NCVO reflects our continued commitment to supporting, valuing & developing our volunteers! 🫶
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The VCSE Barometer Survey is live (29 Apr – 20 May)
Wave 14 explores relationships between VCSE organisations and government.
Share your experience: nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/…
@VCSEObservatory @NBS_NTU
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"It was brilliant to bring together such a diverse group of civil society leaders for the first meeting of the Civil Society Council at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister."
Apr 27
A pledge was made to revise procurement practices to ‘unlock’ opportunities for civil society, Downing Street says
thirdsector.co.uk/prime-mini…
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At the roundtable, we highlighted the real challenges facing our members – rising costs, growing demand, community tensions and reduced volunteering. It was encouraging to share these issues directly with government and to see a clear willingness to listen, engage and act.
Apr 20
Charities are at the ❤️ of our communities across 🇬🇧
At Downing Street last week @Steph_Peacock & I heard directly from civil society leaders about how we can continue to work in partnership with the sector to understand the pressures they face.
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