Having operated for 15+ years. in the 1960s we started to establish local committees, which were initially part of Action Hampshire (fomerly known as HCSS) but eventually became their own independent organisations.
These organisations have since evolved into the district CVSes we now work together with in the Hampshire CVS Network.
For example…
Basingstoke Voluntary Action
Basingstoke Council of Social Services (now Basingtoke Voluntary Action (BVA), available via this link)
In 1965, we supported the development of Basingstoke Council of Social Services, which had its first meeting Friday 30 October 1965 and at the time represented 30 organisations. At the inaugural meeting, HCSS leader Peter Martin explained the importance of welcoming newcomers to the area (which was going through significant growth at the time), and encouraged the establishment of community gathering places.
One Community
Eastleigh Council of Community Services (now One Community)
In 1970, we set up a sub-office of HCCS in Eastleigh, which we financed for an initial period to prove concept. After 8 years, this sub-office had the support of the Borough Council to establish itself independently, and became Eastleigh Council of Community Services. Read more about One Community’s history by clicking this link.
