Congleton District Voluntary Action (CDVA) is an independent organisation supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector (VCS) locally.

CDVA is a registered charity (no. 1058579) governed by a Board of Management (Trustees) nominated and elected by its members.  CDVA membership has representation from over 200 local voluntary & community groups and a small number of individuals.

CDVA is a member of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action and works closely with NAVCA members both locally and nationally.

What does CDVA do?

CDVA provides a wide range of support and services to groups, helping those that are starting up, as well as organisations that are already established.  We are committed to equal opportunties and to making our services relevant and accessible to smaller groups. 

CDVA also supports networks and partnerships working and has an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; and helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.

In addition to supporting groups, we also support individuals who wish to become a volunteer and those already involved in volunteering.

The services we provide are described in detail in each of the sections listed at the top of this page:

Advice and support
Funding
IT Support
Partnerships and networks
Services
Training
Volunteering

We have designed this website to be a useful resource for voluntary and community sector groups and hope you find it user friendly. If you have any technical queries or suggestions for the website, please email us at enquiries@cdva.org.uk.