About ICVS

The Ipswich and District Council for Voluntary Service (ICVS) is the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector based in and around Ipswich, Suffolk. 

We were formed by local groups in 1959 and, since then, have been associated with the start up of charities and support for organisations ever since. This role continues.  It is supported and regulated by the Charity Commission and through our membership of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).

We are here to help voluntary and community organisations and enable, support and represent them, through good times and bad.  We have over 120 members and this is growing. There are approximately 400 charities in and around Ipswich and more than 650 groups including community organisations.  We face new challenges and opportunities with the Local Government Review pending and will strive to work closely with the Public Sector to ensure the VCS has a vibrant future! 

 

Download our 2009-2012 business plan here: 2009-08-11-final_business_plan

 

  • Our Mission and Vision  ( 1 items )

     'Supporting Voluntary Action and Empowering Communities'

    Our Vision:

    We want to help our members make a positive economic and social impact in the community.

    Our Mission and approach:

    To add value and support positive social change we will:

    • Providing high quality advice, support and guidance; and
    • Bring people together to encourage them to work for the benefit of their local community.

     

     

  • How to Join ICVS  ( 1 items )

    Your support enables us to maintain our support, advocacy, workshops, services and for helping you to do your job for your area. Members are our reason for being; providing the credibility for our organisation, the resource for developing services and the recipients of our charitable objective.

    Starting from this year and in partnership with SAVO we have arranged a joint membership package at a discount. We hope that by doing this we are less likely to duplicate information.

    To Join all you need to do is download the application form and data form, complete them and send them to us at the address on the application form together with a cheque made payable to ICVS.   

    pdf membership_application_form 751.60 Kb                       pdf icvs_data_form 662.15 Kb

     

     

     

  • Cornhill - A Centre for Action  ( 1 items )

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    OFFICE SPACE OPPORTUNITIES for the VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR 

    THE QUESTIONS 

    DO YOU NEED OFFICE SPACE IN THE CENTRE OF IPSWICH? 

    ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR CURRENT OFFICE SPACE? 

    WORKING FROM HOME NOT WORKING FOR YOU? 

    DO YOU NEED TO BE AT THE CENTRE OF THE VOLUNTARY NETWORK? 

    THE ANSWERS 

    THE CHARGE IS £ 275 PER QUARTER RENTAL FOR ONE DESK SPACE (awaiting review from our landlords) 

    THE OFFER IS THE USE OF THE FULLY EQUIPPED BOARDROOM FOR TWO HALF DAYS PER MONTH FOR FREE 

    YOU CAN ACCESS OFFICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PHOTOCOPIER & FAX MACHINE 

    ALL CLEANING & UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE QUARTERLY CHARGE

    WITH FREE TEA AND COFFEE ALWAYS AVAILABLE 

    CONTACT ICVS:  01473 261111 or e-mail sue.clements@ipswich-cvs.org.uk

    ICVS, 1 Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DD

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Ipswich and District Council for Voluntary Services.
Registered Charity Number 1082288. Company Limited by Guarantee 4050764.
Chief Executive Liz Louch 01473 251834