We are the Island's Council for Community Service

We exist to support the 1,500 or more voluntary and community organisations that work so hard for the benefit of the Island and its residents.  We aim to support the maintenance and development of community amenities and services, to help the Island have thriving communities where people get involved, help each other, and have access to the services they need.

Community Action IW employs a small staff team, most of whom work part time and as many as 80 volunteers at any one time.  Working with our large team of volunteers enables us to help communities help themselves, enhances our provision and offers value for money.

We aspire to use a combination of voluntary endeavour and commercial activity to create a sustainable, charitable service that brings long term benefit to local residents.

Through our trading arms Island Community Ventures and Riverside Ventures,  we offer further services to support communities, create local employment and generate income for our charitable work.

Register Company Number 07474562

We believe that every penny spent on the Island, needs to be made to work harder to benefit Island residents.  Though Island Community Ventures Ltd this will be done by using any profits generated through the running of local shops, post offices and other initiatives to fund the work that Community Action IW undertakes to support voluntary and community efforts on the Island. Not only will residents be benefiting from and enjoying a local service or amenity but they will also be contributing to overall efforts to help charitable work on the Island.

• Godshill Hill Village shop and Post Office
• Post Office outreach services at Brading, Wootton and Totland
• Scarrots Lane Bakery
• Bulk buying oil heating scheme

Registered Company Number 03513635

The Riverside Centre generates revenue through its commercial activities; events, venue hire, office space and room hire bookings. Profit generated through these activities directly support the work of Community Action Isle of Wight and the voluntary partnerships and community projects they undertake.