From the outset we have operated a Volunteer Centre helping to match organisations and potential volunteers CAVS are working in partnership with Barnardo's to operate 6 children's centres in Castle Point We have worked with existing voluntary sector providers to extend their schemes or, when appropriate, have formed new services as part of CAVS portfolio of projects which bring benefit to the local population We have always worked closely with local statutory bodies and the community to identify and develop new services which could be delivered on a not for profit basis