Voluntary Action Swindon is the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. Since its formation in 1932 as a membership organisation, the organisation has been at the forefront of facilitating social, community action and support.

Our membership is derived from organisations that are made up of, and accountable to, a wide range of organisations, some of which provide representation and some of whom do not - but all, crucially, deliver services to the Voluntary and Community sector.

To improve the capacity and quality of voluntary and community organisations.

To facilitate liaison and collaboration in the voluntary and community sector and between the voluntary, public and private sectors.

To enable voluntary and community organisations to gain greater access to information, practical support services and facilities.

To identify and prioritise the needs of local communities and develop appropriate responses.

Development: A rolling skill based training programme and funding advice to set up and build the capacity of voluntary and community organisations to meet their objects.

Voice and Representation: Provision of access to representation of voluntary and community sector interests to policy makers and also provision of a voice in policy-making.

Support Services: Provision of services to include a print and design workshop, meeting rooms, equipment hire, a library, office space and information, Advice and Guidance on Voluntary and Community sector matters.