VAS is a local development agency which: provides services to support the development of voluntary and community organisations; promotes the work of the voluntary and community sector in Sheffield; works with others to increase the influence and involvement of the sector in the city and beyond.  Specialist services include: Community Accountancy and Payroll Services; Legal Advisory Service; Volunteer Bureau; training programmes; development support covering all aspects of setting up and running voluntary and community organisations; work around health and community care issues; accommodation (meeting rooms, office space); library and information resources.  Works citywide and across the voluntary and community sector, with an emphasis on supporting smaller organisations and self-help groups.  Establishes and services voluntary sector forums and networks.