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.

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Click here to download our 2024-25 Impact report (English)

Click here to download our 2024-25 Impact Report (Cymareg)

Click here to download the 2024-25 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

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Click here to download our 2023-24 bilingual Impact Report

Click here to download the 2023-24 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

Click here to download the SCVS Statement of Accounts 2023-24

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Click here to download our 2022-23 Impact Report (English & Welsh)

Click here to download the 2022-23 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

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Click here to download our 2021-22 Impact Report (English)

Click here to download our 2021-22 Impact Report (Cymraeg)

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2020-21 Impact Report

Click here to download the 2020-21 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

Click here to download our 2020-21 Statement of Accounts

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Click here to download our 2019/20 Impact Report (bilingual)

Click here to download the 2019/20 Statutory Accounts submitted to the Charity Commission

Click here to download our 2019-20 Statement of Accounts

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Strategic Aims

(updated July 2025)

We aim to be the trusted hub in Swansea for accessing the voice and expertise of the sector and local communities.

We champion excellence by modelling best practices and driving continuous improvement across the sector. By securing resources, we strengthen and support community organisations.

We facilitate the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and policy insights to empower collaboration and innovation.

We promote social inclusion by ensuring all voices are heard and by supporting individuals and communities to realise their aspirations.

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.

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