What PCVS Deliver

Charities and volunteers play a vital role in improving the lives of thousands of people in Peterborough. Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS) provides expert support to help these incredible organisations run more effectively and make a bigger impact to local communities.

Our help across the sector is broad. From guiding groups and charities through the set-up processes for their new initiatives and offering a direct payments service, to standing up for the voluntary services sector and helping to make local lives better.

Message from PCVS

2 November 2025
Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS) is deeply shocked and saddened by the incident that occurred last night on a train from Peterborough, in which several people were injured. Our thoughts are with all those affected — the victims, their families, and everyone who witnessed or responded to this traumatic event.
We are proud of the compassion and resilience that define our communities here in Peterborough. At times like these, it is vital that we come together in solidarity and reject fear, division, or blame. Violence has no place in our society, and neither does hate.
We thank the emergency services for their swift and professional response, and the medical teams caring for those injured.
As our community processes this distressing news, we encourage everyone to channel their concern into positive action — supporting one another, checking in on friends and neighbours, and, where possible, donating blood to help save lives.
Together, we stand for a city that is caring, safe, and united.
– Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS)

Who are PCVS?

Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS) is a registered charity that supports the voluntary sector in Peterborough. We are a membership organisation. Established in 1980, we’ve been helping over 500 charities and volunteering groups to deliver for Peterborough.

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Our Impact

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funding brought into Peterborough since 2018

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recipients of social care funding supported since 2017

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volunteering hours delivered

Become a PCVS member

Join over 400 member non-profit organisations from across Peterborough who we support, develop and connect. We work with community groups and clubs, registered charities, community interest companies, social enterprises and parish councils.

Each membership includes:

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FREE support for your organisation

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FREE access to our resource materials

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FREE attendance at our events, including our annual conference and AGM

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FREE 1:1 advice sessions

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Training

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FREE training

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FREE online course material

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FREE attendance at networking events

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Discounted places at charged events and conferences.

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Information and Publicity

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FREE newsletters

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FREE funding alerts

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FREE web page for your organisation in our member directory

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FREE support in helping you find new funding opportunities

What's Going On?

PCVS provides regular newsletters and events for members. Currently, we provide a monthly newsletter, funding news and training news. We also host regular events including coffee mornings for our Direct Payment customers, conferences, face to face training, and networking sessions.

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Latest Fundraising Activities

Funding is one of the biggest challenges faced by the voluntary and community sector. PCVS produces a funding newsletter for members which details the latest grants available, and provides funding portals for members and non-members

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27 October Weekly Bulletin

27 October Weekly Bulletin

Check the latest news and updates in the PCVS weekly bulletin Download version click here

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05/11/2025
10.30 am -12 noon

Direct Payments Coffee Morning

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Member Only
20/11/2025
10am-12 noon

PCVS Third Thursday Networking

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The Joy App

Joy – The right support is just a few clicks away. The Joy App is a new service bringing together organisations that support people with social prescribers who can make referrals. Register your organisation NOW!

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