What we do:

Provide information, guidance and training
Identify local needs and develop initiatives to meet them
Promote partnership between statutory and voluntary sectors in the delivery of welfare and other services
Support innovation, accountability and good practice in local services
Encourage and empower local groups to put forward their views on local and national issues
Work with people, groups and communities to tackle inequality in a flexible and open way

PCVS runs a number of projects which impact individual and communities lives.
Our Volunteer Centre promotes volunteering and helps to match volunteers and vacancies. We run Annual Volunteering Awards to recognise the efforts of volunteers locally as well as promoting volunteering in National Volunteers Week.
We provide unique community development support which enables even the smallest charities and community groups to thrive and gives confidence to community leaders to support those communities who most need help.
Our direct payments team help those with care needs to arrange personalised services to suit their need.
Our Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project as part of Peterborough Plus Partnership helps to support some of those furthest removed from employment to seek work.

Worked with 5,000 community groups to help them help others in Peterborough
Supported more than 30 community centres in Peterborough
Delivered over 1,500 volunteering opportunities, helping 30 residents find new volunteer roles every month
And helped raise over £2 million in funding for Peterborough
Supported individuals with over £6m direct payments for care
Supported volunteers and charities to access opportunities to help them grow
Provided infrastructure support to local Big Issues vendors
Helped community groups to secure at least £202,000 in external funding for Peterborough

Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS)