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Community Action East Sussex

Also known as: 3va, Eastbourne Asscociation of Voluntary Services, Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services

A Council for Voluntary Services. 3VA exists to enhance the quality of life of people in Eastbourne, Lewes District, Wealden and surrounding areas in East Sussex through support to the Voluntary and Community Sector.

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Activities & Mission

A Council for Voluntary Services. 3VA exists to enhance the quality of life of people in Eastbourne, Lewes District, Wealden and surrounding areas in East Sussex through support to the Voluntary and Community Sector.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£744,137
Latest Expenditure
£763,655

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £723,406
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,700
Other Income £16,031

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £757,033
Raising Funds £0
Governance £33,547
Grants to Institutions £136,009
Other Expenditure £6,622

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£744,137
£763,655£757,033£525,343£318,26013 / 25
2024
£655,991
£789,519£785,786£544,861£276,10012 / 0
2023
£908,683
£810,916£806,055£678,389£673,83613 / 0
2022
£717,310
£628,803£628,803£580,622£259,85218 / 1
2021
£886,459
£775,530£771,053£492,115£285,66418 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Action East Sussex

What does Community Action East Sussex do?

A Council for Voluntary Services. 3VA exists to enhance the quality of life of people in Eastbourne, Lewes District, Wealden and surrounding areas in East Sussex through support to the Voluntary and Community Sector.

How much income did Community Action East Sussex report in 2025?

Community Action East Sussex reported total income of £744k and reported expenditure of £764k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Community Action East Sussex registered as a charity?

Community Action East Sussex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2003 as charity number 1096788. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Community Action East Sussex?

Community Action East Sussex is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Action East Sussex operate?

Community Action East Sussex operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Action East Sussex a registered charity?

Yes — Community Action East Sussex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096788.

Details

Address
3VA
49 Station Road
POLEGATE
East Sussex
BN26 6EA
Registration Date
31 March 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998994
Charity Number
1096788

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Trustees

James Peter Morton
Laura Fernandez-Kayne
Leesha Daniells
Mozmil Hussain

Also Known As

  • 3va
  • Eastbourne Asscociation of Voluntary Services
  • Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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