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CSV is a charity. Now, more than ever, we rely on your support to continue helping thousands of people throughout the UK.

If you're not a supporter already, please join us. With your help we can:

Investing in CSV means you're investing in the community.
Who benefits? Everybody benefits.

Pete Waterman, CSV ambassador

• Support more volunteers to help people with disabilities to live independently.
• Help more older people to avoid becoming isolated and lonely.
• Train more young people with new skills and help them gain the confidence they need to be job ready.
• And with your help we can provide more guidance, friendship, and support to troubled families.

Celebrating our 2013 Virgin London Marathon Heroes!

We're thrilled to report the success of our runners.

They've already raised a fantastic amount so we can can continue to run the vital volunteering projects that help to support communities all over the UK.

And it's not too late to donate! Show your support now for CSV and our London marathon champions.

Ricky Robson - a true CSV superstar

Ricky is a CSV Allies volunteer, mentoring young people to give them a better start in life.

So far his London marathon effort has raised almost £1,500 for CSV and crossed the finishing line in an amazing 3h:45m:20s.

On why he chose to fundraise for CSV, Ricky says, "I know this money would help recruit more volunteers for this good cause and also help continue the good work that they and their volunteers do." 

Show your support - donate to Ricky now at JustGiving

Our Trustee Bruce Moore goes ape for CSV

For the most part, Bruce Moore is an invaluable CSV Trustee and CEO of Hanover Housing Association.

However since running this year's London marathon Bruce has an incredible achievement under his belt.

For Bruce is now the world record holder for the fastest marathon run by a man in a full body costume, running the 26.2 miles dressed head-to-toe as a gorilla, and posting a truly astonishing time of 3h:31m:36s.

Describing CSV as "the ultimate 'big society' charity", Bruce has so far raised over £1,000 for us.

It's not too late to give - donate to Bruce at JustGiving

Watch!

Watch the movie below to see how donations to CSV are used, and why your help is so urgently needed.

How you can help

• Make a donation, or leave a legacy - CSV is a charity, and we rely on the generous support of people like you to continue to change lives and transform communities throughout the UK.
• Sign your company up to a CSV Employee Volunteering partnership.
• Volunteer with CSV! Giving a little time, energy and experience is the very best way see the benefits of volunteering first hand.
• Even just showing your support and getting to know us better by getting in touch and talking to our communities on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube can make a huge difference!

Talk to our team

Our Fundraising team will be happy to talk about how your contribution can really make a difference.

Contact CSV on 020 7278 6601 or email information@csv.org.uk.

Thank you.