What we do
Our Vision:
We want to help our members make a positive economic and social impact in the community.
Our Mission and approach:
To add value and support positive social change we will:
• Providing high quality advice, support and guidance
• Bring people together to encourage them to work for the benefit of their local community
ICVS is the infrastructure organisation set up to help and support the voluntary and community sector in Ipswich.
If you are starting, operating or growing a voluntary or community group, charitable organisation or enterprise in or around Ipswich - ICVS is the place to come for help, advice and support!
We were formed by local groups in 1959 and, since then, have been associated with the start up of charities and support for organisations ever since. This role continues. It is supported and regulated by the Charity Commission and through our membership of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).
We are here to help voluntary and community organisations and enable, support and represent them, through good times and bad. We have over 120 members and this is growing. There are approximately 400 charities in and around Ipswich and more than 650 groups including community organisations.
Our website can signpost you to the right people, services and resources for your organisation to access. Please bookmark our site and visit regularly to find out what's new! You can browse each section from the main menu to the left, or search using key words in the search facility to the right.
Download our 2009-2012 business plan here
To help us provide equal treatment for all while respecting the diversity of our people, please help us by completing our diversity questionnaire, answering our short questionnaire and return it to Jane.
