Knowsley Council for Voluntary Service is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. It was formed in 1993 as the successor to four Councils for Voluntary Service which had operated in Knowsley since 1964.
With its Head Office at Nutgrove Villa, Huyton and an area office in Kirkby, Knowsley CVS operates throughout the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley.
Knowsley CVS has a Board of Directors who devolve the day-to-day management to the Chief Executive and the Management Team. Virtually every aspect of community and voluntary sector development and support within the Borough of Knowsley is within our remit.
Knowsley CVS is also a partner within the Local Strategic Partnership and has representation on strategic groups at various levels.
Mission Statement
An organisation dedicated to the suport and development of a thriving third sector, individually and collectively, for the benefit of Knowsley and its citizens
Core Values
In all our work we will:-
- respect the diversity of others
- serve with integrity
- be open in action and accountable in delivery
Strategic Priorities
To achieve our Mission we have three Strategic priorities that will dictate all we do:-
Priority 1
- Support and develop an infrastructure that will identify and respond to community needs and influence planners, services and legislation at local and national level.
Priority 2
- Secure and promote the quality standards of the voluntary and community sector.
Priority 3
- Maintain and maximise a sound financial base that will support and develop initiatives that respond to need.
