Sir – As the umbrella charity representing Oxfordshire’s many voluntary and community groups, we have been following the news about cuts to local services with interest and concern.

We know that thousands of volunteers already give their time to support people in need across the county and the hope is that more volunteers will come forward to give even more time. Without adopting a position for or against specific cuts, we would like to remind readers that we are there to help any charity or community group that wants to expand its services or bid to take over a community facility such as a library.

We can help with business planning, policies and procedures and fundraising. Full details of our free support are available on our website www.ocva.org.uk or by phone on 01865 251946.

Alison Baxter, Chief executive, Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action