About Us
Vision
A thriving voluntary, community and social enterprise sector at the heart of Teignbridge and South Hams creating stronger communities, reducing inequalities and improving quality of life for local residents.
Mission
To connect, strengthen and support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector by building capacity, sharing expertise, and fostering partnerships that create lasting positive change.
We act with integrity, accountability and professionalism in everything we do.
Values
We Connect: we bring together people, communities and organisations to achieve more collectively than they can alone.
We Empower: we build confidence, capacity and capability so organisations and communities can flourish.
We Include: we champion participation, equality and opportunities for everyone.
We Respond: we listen to the voices and changing needs of communities and organisations
We Create Impact: we focus on making a meaningful and lasting difference.
Who we support
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- Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, helping them to thrive, grow and deliver lasting impact.
- Residents and communities who want to connect, contribute and make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
- Public sector organisations seeking to harness the strengths of community action and collaborative partnerships.
- Businesses and employers committed to supporting stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.
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Meet the Team
Anja Kroening-Maynard
Development Worker: Supporting Communities, CVS Trainer and Assessor
Katie Chaplin
Learning and Development Team Manager
Elaine Musgrave
Development and Partnerships Officer
Rosemary Newman
Community Connector
Sarah Richards
Chief Officer
Steve Feasey
Community Connector
Sally Ray
Operations Manager
Sue Chapman
Lower Limb Social Prescriber
Trustee
Phil Aubrey
Trustee
ROBERT BRADSHAW (Brad)
Trustee
Claire Harriss
Teignbridge Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) is registered as a Charity (No: 1142744) and as a Company Limited by Guarantee (No: 7596402).
We have been the recognised Infrastructure Support Provider for the district of Teignbridge and wider South Devon for over 30 years and our partners and stakeholders include:
- Wider Voluntary and Community Sector and Local Communities
- Parish, Town, District and County Councils
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Local Care Partnership
- Devon Partnership Trust
We are accredited through the Torbay and South Devon Quality Assurance Programme and are members of NAVCA (National Association of Voluntary and Community Associations).
Devon Voluntary Action
We work in close partnership with other CVS groups in the county in the Devon Voluntary Action Partnership, providing comprehensive support to Devon’s voluntary and community sector.
Together we promote and support thriving, vibrant and healthy communities across Devon. By harnessing our collective knowledge, skills and experience, DeVA’s aim is to help the voluntary sector to succeed and grow in these difficult times.