As an organisation we exist to provide services to support not only our members but the wider community and voluntary sector in Southampton.  Our core aim is to “promote voluntary action” through volunteering and helping organisations to develop and flourish for the benefit of the people in Southampton.

Our Vision

A city in which all people are inspired to make positive contributions to their communities.

Our Mission

Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) aims to support a vibrant voluntary & Community sector with a strong voice and the best of support.  SVS actively promotes voluntary action and the provision of essential services to vulnerable communities.

Our Values

Passion, Inclusiveness, Independence, Innovation, Partnership

Our Eight Key Aims

Service & Support, Liaison, Representation, Development Work, Strategic Partnership, Promoting Volunteering & Voluntary Action, Quality Services, Governance & Performance

SVS’ main activity is supporting local voluntary and community organisations in Southampton.  This is provided through the Voluntary Sector Support Team, who help organisations with their developmental needs as well as acting as representatives on a wider scale on issues affecting the voluntary sector.

SVS also provides voluntary groups & organisations in Southampton with independent support and a voice.  What this can mean for a group is information on funding, charity law, working with committees, volunteers, publicity, in fact for any aspect of voluntary or community work we are here to offer advice and guidance.

Membership of SVS is FREE of charge, the only risk of being a member is the limited liability of £1 should SVS ever be wound up! 

Some of the benefits of SVS Membership:

Use of SVS Meeting Rooms (Voluntary & Community Members only).
One FREE copy of the SVS Mailing.
FREE entry in the SVS Directory of Organisations.
FREE publicity in the SVS Mailing or on the Website.
FREE advice from Development Workers.
FREE Funding advice, including access to the Funder Finder Database.
FREE use of SVS Recruitment Services.
FREE use of SVS Resources Library.
Use of SVS Equipment; Display Boards, Flip Chart, TV/Video/DVD, OHP, Laptop, Projector, PA System, Portable Loop, Computers, Photocopier*, Laminator*, Laser Printing* (* a small charge will be levied to cover costs).
Access to Training & Conference Events.
FREE Professional Advice from  the HR Advisor.
Representation of your views to regional bodies.
A vote at our AGM.
The option to be a member of our Executive Committee.

   * These items may be charged for to cover costs.

For your FREE application form, please click here or contact us on 023 8022 8291 and ask for Antoinette.  Alternatively you can email your request to: information@southamptonvs.org.uk and we will send you out a paper copy of our membership form and the membership rules and criteria.

To view the current  SVS membership list, please click here.

To view the rules and criteria for membership, please click here.

To view SVS' Memorandum of Association, please click here.

To view SVS' Articles of Association, please click here.