Welcome to Lancashire Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (LACVS)


LACVS is the body through which Lancashire’s eight Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) work together. This website outlines the role of LACVS and provides links to the eight independent CVS which cover the Lancashire sub-region.

CVS are charities that support and promote the vital work of the voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector. They offer practical help so that new VCF groups can form to meet need in their community and existing organisations can develop and become stronger.

CVS also enable VCF groups in their area to have a voice and influence policy and decision-making by organisations like local councils and health organisations. Lancashire’s eight CVS have strong local roots whilst collectively having links to around 4,500 VCF organisations across Lancashire.

LACVS was formed in 2007, guided by the principle of ‘local services, sub-regional voice’ so that by working together, CVS can:

  • strengthen and develop their local support services to ensure that VCF organisations in Lancashire continue to flourish and contribute to the life of their communities.
  • build on their local roots to connect VCF groups to sub-regional policy agendas and give them a voice on issues that affect them.

CVS in Lancashire

For information on the work of local Councils for Voluntary Service, visit their websites.