Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector

We support and champion the voluntary sector in Rutland and assist those wanting to volunteer locally.

The voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Rutland plays a huge role in supporting our communities and improving residents quality of life. Citizens Advice Rutland has been working to support a vibrant and thriving VCS sector since 2017.

Below is an overview of the key support we offer followed by some statistics on our work in 2024. To find out more or get involved with any of these services contact the Community Development Officer on cdo@citizensadvicerutland.org.uk or visit @VolunteerPlusRutland on Facebook.

Rutland Volunteer and Community Sector Network

The Rutland VCS Network is an active and vibrant support network open to anyone involved in voluntary and community organisations in the county as well as other stakeholders such as the local authority and NHS.

Citizens Advice Rutland hosts quarterly meetings as well as informal networking sessions which lets members connect with each other, share information, ideas and challenges to foster collaboration.

Regular updates are sent to network contacts with news on funding, training, consultation and other resources available to support voluntary and community groups in their work.

Volunteers can register their details and interests and scroll through a selection of relevant and exciting local volunteering options.

Organisations are automatically notified when a volunteer expresses an interest in their opportunity so contact can be made and the next steps taken towards volunteer recruitment!

The website also acts as a resource for information for and about the sector including a Directory, with separate sections for voluntary and community organisation and venue listings, news and reports, including the Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy 2024 – 2028.

If your organisation or venue would like to be added to the listings we’d love to hear from you.

One to One Organisation Support

We provide customised one-to-one guidance to voluntary and community groups of any size to support organisations in their work. This could include information on setting up a new organisation, governance, funding and funding applications or training – no query is too big or too small! Support can be provided in person, via an online meeting, over the phone or by email.

Community Engagement

Our team regularly attends community venues across the County to both support the voluntary sector and promote the work it does, including that of Citizens Advice Rutland, community groups and support services, as well as opportunities for volunteering.