Services

Merlin
Merlin produces an annual State of the Sector Report as a way of measuring the VCS contribution to community well-being, providing statistics about the sector and promoting the vast array of services available from the organisations providing a service within the Borough. If you need help and do not know where to go the Merlin Directory is a resource to search for services available in Basingstoke and Deane... more information

Volunteer Centre (VC)
Advice and guidance for people who want to volunteer where they “match up” prospective volunteers with groups looking for voluntary support and there are a wide variety of roles available... more information

vinvolved
There are many volunteering opportunities in music, arts and education, with kids, sport, the environment... there's loads to choose from.  If you're aged 16-25 and live in North Hampshire you can register with us and we will help you to find the opportunity that suites you! ... more information

Employees in the Community Network
Employee Volunteering is when company employees offer their time and expertise for the benefit of local voluntary and community groups during work time with the support of their employer. Volunteering is promoted, encouraged and recognised by the company... more information

The Orchard Facilities
The Orchard has a large training room, Boardroom, small meeting rooms and a youth suite available for hire. BVS Members receive a discount on the hire charge and also on the hire of a wide range of resources... more information

Basingstoke Community Innovations
For many older people having a little bit of support to get those every day things done can help them stay independent and remain an active member of the community in which they live. Bringing together a team from health services, the voluntary sector and adult services the project can provide advice and support on a range of health and care issues as well as information on local activities such as lunch clubs, shopping trips and interest groups... more information

Partnership Representation and Liaison
Representing Voluntary and Community Sector values with Statutory Authorities. Merlin. Management. Information. System. Promotion of Voluntary and Community Sector... more information

Services for Members
BVS Members have access to a full range of services and resources... more information