About the Network The Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) Network consists of 55 independent organisations that provide a range of development and support services to the voluntary sector in Scotland. The Network delivers these services via their Core Activities Framework which focuses on 6 key areas: Understanding the voluntary sector Communicating with the voluntary sector Representing the interests of the voluntary sector Providing support services Promoting good practice Growing the sector CVS activity is supported by the Scottish Executive and local authorities, as well as by trading income and funding from a wide range of sources. From April 2004, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has had direct responsibility for the development and co-ordination of the Network. Information on the role of the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) Network and the type of development and support services it provides to the voluntary sector http://www.scvo.org.uk/CVSNetwork/TheCVSNetwork/CVSNetworkHome.aspx The CVS Network currently employs over 400 staff, benefits from the experience and skills of over 600 board members and is in touch with 26,000 voluntary organisations across Scotland. SCVO provides a search facility for all CVS's. CVS Directory enables you to search for CVS contact details and key information. Simply enter the organisation name or select a geographic location to find the CVS required  http://www.scvo.org.uk/CVSNetwork/TheCVSNetwork/UsefulContacts.aspx