ARVAC (The Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector) was established in 1978. It is a membership organisation and acts as a resource for people interested in research in or on community organisations.
It is a registered charity, no 296762.
We believe that voluntary and community organisations play a vital role in creating and sustaining healthy communities, and that research plays an essential role in increasing the effectiveness of those organisations involved in voluntary and community action. We produce a quarterly Bulletin and maintain a database of community research. We run seminars and conferences and produce occasional publications.
ARVAC Management Committee
Fiona Poland (Chair)
Jurgen Grotz (Vice Chair, Editor)
Kate Jones (Treasurer)
Steven Howlett
Gayle Munro
John Diamond
Anastasia Mihailidou (Membership)
Julie Worrall
Louisa Hernandez