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About South Derbyshire CVS

The Grove Street Headquarters of South Derbyshire CVS

About Us

  • South Derbyshire CVS is a voluntary sector development agency based in Swadlincote that covers the whole of South Derbyshire
  • Our aim is to work with community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals to improve the quality of life in South Derbyshire.
  • We began operating in May 1996 and have grown considerably since then.
  • We are funded by a variety of sources including, Derbyshire PCT, South Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Children's Fund, Derbyshire Community Foundation, and Capacity Builders.

Our Vision

An improved quality of life for the people of South Derbyshire, supported by a vibrant Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) that chooses South Derbyshire CVS as its main provider of development services.

Mission Statement

South Derbyshire CVS is committed to the promotion and development of Voluntary Action within the area of South Derbyshire.

To do this:

  • Provide support to groups and individuals
  • Encourage partnerships and collaboration
  • Celebrate diversity
  • Challenge bad practice and discrimination

Our Values

South Derbyshire CVS values:

  • Independence - and will always speak for what we believe
  • Diversity - and will always encourage and celebrate the differences within our community
  • Passion - and recognises the importance of feeling passionate about the work we do and the community we serve
  • People - and understands the need to support and encourage each other to learn and grow
  • Innovation - and actively encourage new ideas and ways of working
  • Lessons learnt - from making mistakes and promotes a no blame culture when things go wrong

What We Do

Our Core Functions

We have 6 core functions which guide our work:

  • Development: We identify unmet need and help others meet that need through development of new services.
    For example: We do this by consulting with the community about local issues.
  • Supporting local voluntary and community groups: We provide information, advice and support to both groups and indiduals.
    For example: We do this by helping groups with charity registration, funding advice and administrative support.
  • Liaison: We enable and encourage people from different agencies and sectors to meet and develop links.
    For example: We do this by co-ordinating meetings such as the Village Hall Forum and the Voluntary Sector Forum.
  • Enabling Representation: We enable the voluntary and community sector to out forward their views and act as a voice where appropriate
    For example: We do this by seeking views on local, regional and national plans or strategies.
  • Partnership Work: We encourage local voluntary and statutory agencies to plan together for the benefit of the community.
    For example: We do this by coming together with Police, Social Services, Health and Councils to help improve community safety.
  • Direct Services: We provide services to support individuals where there is unmet need and no other organisation can provide this service.
    For example: We do this by organising a lunch club and a social car scheme.
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