Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) is a charity based in North Somerset that supports projects in the South West and beyond.

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  • Our Vision

    A world where individuals and organisations are empowered, and everyone feels connected and engaged.

  • Our Mission

    We aim to make a real difference by championing voluntary and community organisations and taking action to meet community needs.

  • Our Strategic Objectives

    Capacity Building. Voluntary and Community Action. Leadership and Advocacy. Volunteering. Partnerships and Collaborations.

  • Our Values

    Collaboration

    Inclusivity

    Innovation

    Resilience

    Empowering Individuals.

Our mission: we aim to make a real difference by promoting voluntary and community organisations and taking action to meet community needs through:  

  • Nurturing, strengthening and developing voluntary and community organisations, enabling them to build strong, resilient communities.

  • Identifying unmet community needs and taking action to address them.

  • Developing leadership in, and championing, voluntary and community organisations, empowering them to thrive.

  • Promoting volunteering and community involvement to drive change. 

  • Fostering meaningful connections between charities, voluntary and community organisations, government agencies, business and other groups, providing a bridge to better outcomes.