CVS Stirling : Who Are We? :

We are based in the city of Stirling, and support voluntary organisations throughout the Stirling Council area.

We provide training, support for groups starting up, fundraising advice, meeting facilities.

We are a company limited by guarantee with charitable status supporting the development of the community and voluntary sector locally.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant and accessible to all local organisations.

CVS Stirling currently employs three members of staff, Marina McGuire - Director, Lee Stevenson – Development Worker and Linda Flockhart – Administrator. The organisation also relies on volunteers who help progress the aims of the organisation.

As Director, Marina is responsible for the running of the organisation and providing assistance to members.

CVS Stirling is governed by a Board of Directors.

Mission Statement

‘Councils for Voluntary Service exist to represent and support the voluntary sector, to assist organisations in coming together for common purposes, and to enable local people to gain access to decision making processes which affect their communities.’

‘Council for Voluntary Service aim to present the common policies and concerns of voluntary organisations, to develop new ways of responding to need in partnership with statutory agencies who are concerned with social and economic regeneration.’

Core Activities:

CVS Stirling delivers services focusing on 6 key areas

Understanding the voluntary sector
Communicating with the voluntary sector
Representing the interests of the voluntary sector
Providing support
Promoting good practice
Growing the sector

Our Aims

to provide up-to-date information on a range of issues relevant to the local voluntary sector
to support, advise and develop the voluntary sector within the Stirling Council area
to increase membership and representation of the voluntary sector agencies
to form effective partnerships and develop purposeful networks with other agencies

We want the Voluntary Sector to be a thriving community and we want to connect with the appropriate partners and agencies.