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Bexley Voluntary Service Council and the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) for the London Borough of Bexley.  BVSC has been an independent organisation serving the residents of Bexley since the London Boroughs were formed in 1965. Read our Annual Report. (PDF 450k)

Our aim is to support local voluntary and community groups by providing them with training, advice and support.  We also facilitate networkds and forums which bring the voluntary sector together and we also  assist the sector to put forward its views on issues that affect them.

In the early 1970s we developed a Volunteer Centre to match potential volunteers with groups seeking help and the Centre has been a part of BVSC ever since.  The Centre is a member of and accredited by Volunteering England.

Our Mission Statement

BVSC exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley. by

  • Supporting the work of voluntary organisations and volunteers in Bexley.
  • Assisting them to promote their views on issues and decisions that affect them.
  • Helping them to identify and respond to the unmet needs within the community.

BVSC Values

In the course of our work we will:

  • work in a trustworthy and transparent manner
  • develop our expertise and strive for an excellent standard of professional behaviour from all staff, volunteers and trustees
  • maintain our independence from government
  • base our responses to consultations that we submit on behalf of the sector, on our consultations with groups
  • help foster a culture of co-operation, understanding and tolerance within the diverse community in Bexley
  • promote volunteering as an integral part of life in Bexley
  • promote the role of the voluntary sector based on our belief that the sector is an equal partner and should have an active role in the planning and delivery of services in Bexley

Trustee Board

Mrs L Whitby, Chairperson
Mr D Lonergan, Vice-Chairperson
Mr B Jones, Treasurer

Chief Executive, Janet Smith

Registered Charity No. 279880
Company Ltd by Guarantee No. 1501746