Derwentside Council for Voluntary Services
and Volunteer Bureau
supporting the voluntary and community sector of Derwentside

Derwentside CVS and Volunteer Bureau is here to help voluntary and community groups to run successful, safe and vital services. We provide a wide range of support services, and we are always happy to hear from you.

Funding advice     
Information on potential funders, guidance, good practice and support on developing high quality funding proposals

Office services     
Photocopying, laminating, binding documents etc

Equipment loan service      
Overhead projector, screen, display boards, laptops for training sessions etc

Financial services
Independent Examination of Annual Accounts, Payroll Service, Budget advice

Volunteering         
Recruiting volunteers, support in placing volunteers, good practice and up to date volunteering information

Please ask if you need more information or want advice, appointments can be made by telephone, online or email.  If you are a community or voluntary sector group in Derwentside these services are there for you to access and most of them are free.

Public Access Internet

The Tommy Armstrong Centre has FREE internet access for public use so pop in to our computer suite. Members of the public are free to come and use these facilities, free of charge.

Should you require; we will be able to print any work for you for a small charge; Black and White - 2 pence a sheet. IT support is available if required.




We are open at the following times: 

Don’t forget to ask about VCATS a new FREE service to access Durham County Council and Derwentside District Council Services.