{"id":164,"date":"2025-04-08T06:48:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T06:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackachieversaward.co.uk\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2025-05-20T19:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:04:32","slug":"nottingham-community-and-voluntary-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackachieversaward.co.uk\/index.php\/nottingham-community-and-voluntary-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blackachieversaward.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/landing-page-banner-scaled.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;landing-page-banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/about-ncvs\/our-history\">Established in 1875<\/a>, Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service aims to improve the quality of people\u2019s lives in Nottingham by strengthening the voluntary and community sector.<\/p>\n<p>The voluntary and community sector is the collective name for local community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, faith groups, social enterprises and community interest companies. You may see this referred to as the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, or VCSE for short.<\/p>\n<p>Nottingham CVS supports the voluntary and community sector through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/volunteering\">Volunteering<\/a>: improving the quality of volunteering and breadth of volunteering opportunities across the city;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/support-for-groups\">Voluntary sector development<\/a>: strengthening the voluntary sector\u2019s capacity to help its clients through promoting best practice, funding advice and training;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/voice-and-partnerships\">Voices<\/a>: speaking up for the voluntary sector on issues crucial to its future, and increasing the sector\u2019s access to, and influence upon, decision makers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our support includes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/support-for-groups\/training-courses\">quality training<\/a>, guidance on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/support-for-groups\/funding-support\">funding<\/a>, governance, policy development and volunteer management. We actively promote\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/volunteering\">volunteering<\/a>\u00a0and community action, supporting local charities and community groups to find the most appropriate volunteers, attract skilled\u00a0staff and trustees, and to share stories about their work.<\/p>\n<p>We have an important role in helping to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/voice-and-partnerships\">representative\u00a0partnerships<\/a>\u00a0which fully recognise the strengths, challenges and interests of our diverse local voluntary, community and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/support-for-groups\/social-enterprise\">social enterprise<\/a>\u00a0(VCSE) sector. Together, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/voice-and-partnerships\/networks\">networks<\/a>\u00a0are a voice for the voluntary sector in local, regional and national policy planning and development, leading to improved service delivery for all communities.<\/p>\n<div><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) has a rich history spanning 150 years, dedicated to addressing social challenges and supporting the voluntary sector in Nottingham. This year, we want to celebrate!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h4><span>NCVS: Then and now<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before 1875, Nottingham faced overcrowding, poor sanitation, limited education, and widespread poverty. Life was tough, especially for the working class. Support options included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Workhouses<\/span>: Basic shelter and food in exchange for labour, often with harsh conditions and outside stigma.<\/li>\n<li><span>Charities<\/span>: Offered food, clothing, and financial aid but often lacked coordination.<\/li>\n<li><span>Churches<\/span>: Provided alms, education, and community support.<\/li>\n<li><span>Mutual aid societies<\/span>: Groups pooled resources for members in need, fostering community and self-reliance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 1859, the Night Asylum opened for the homeless, followed by the Soup Kitchen in 1860. Yet, many still struggled.<\/p>\n<p><span>The birth of NCVS<\/span><br \/>In December 1875,\u00a0<a data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/news-and-events\/news-articles\/accelerating-action-celebrating-very-special-woman\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/news-and-events\/news-articles\/accelerating-action-celebrating-very-special-woman\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Henrietta Carey founded the Nottingham Society for Organising Charity (NSOC)<\/a>\u00a0to bring order to local charitable efforts. Working alongside the Poor Law Authorities, NSOC aimed to improve lives and reduce reliance on workhouses. Its first case was in March 1876.<\/p>\n<p><span>Evolution and growth<\/span><br \/>By 1965, NSOC had grown into the Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service (NCVS), broadening its focus to support the entire voluntary sector.<\/p>\n<p><span>Today<\/span><br \/>NCVS empowers Nottingham\u2019s voluntary organisations through training, resources, and partnerships. With 150 years of impact, we remain committed to strengthening communities and addressing social challenges.<\/p>\n<div><span>For more information on NCVS&#8217;s history, you can visit this page from the<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nottsheritagegateway.org.uk\/people\/ncos.htm\" title=\"http:\/\/www.nottsheritagegateway.org.uk\/people\/ncos.htm\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway<\/a><span>, or our own<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/about-ncvs\/our-history\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk\/about-ncvs\/our-history\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Our History page<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established in 1875, Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service aims to improve the quality of people\u2019s lives in Nottingham by strengthening the voluntary and community sector. 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