About us

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service is the umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea, supporting, developing and representing voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities in the County.

We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers.

Please explore the site to find out more, or if you are part of a voluntary / community organisation in Swansea, click here to find out more about membership.

Click here to download the 2018/19 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

Click here to download our 2018-19 Annual Review (English)

Click here to download our 2018-19 Annual Review (Welsh)

Click here to download the 2017/18 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

Click here to download our bilingual 2017-18 Annual Review

Click here to download our 2016-17 Impact Report

Click here to download our 2015-16 Impact Report

Our Values

Honest, Open and Fair

We are..... Professional and responsible, offering objective input to all of our stakeholders. Transparent and accountable in all our processes. People focused and engage others in decision making processes. We champion equality and diversity and are committed to social justice. Independent and democratically governed.

Collaborative, Supportive and Encouraging

We... Support the sector to develop its potential and demonstrate its impact. Believe in developing strong partnerships across all sectors, promoting and supporting effective relationships. Support the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources. Encourage diversity and innovation in thinking.

Leading, Challenging and Responsive

We... Encourage continuous learning and development. Are open and receptive to change and actively seek new ways of working. Model excellence. Are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable, using our resources in the best way possible.

We take data protection seriously - click here to view the SCVS Privacy and Cookie Notice, and additional Privacy Notices for SCVS Projects.

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Staff

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service currently employs over 30 staff, based at our office on Walter Road (NB - currently closed, with staff remote working), Swansea. For the main contact details for SCVS, use the Contact Us button, or you can contact a member of staff directly below.

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Staff

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service currently employs over 30 staff, based at our office on Walter Road (NB - currently closed, with staff remote working), Swansea. For the main contact details for SCVS, use the Contact Us button, or you can contact a member of staff directly below.
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