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Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum

Also known as: Bcfvsf

THE FORUM IS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTARY, THIRD SECTOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY WORKING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES. WE ARE A PRIMARY POINT OF ACCESS FOR INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBERS, AIMING TO KEEP THEM UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES IN LEGISLATION, GOOD PRACTICE AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIP DELIVERY PROJECTS.

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Activities & Mission

THE FORUM IS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTARY, THIRD SECTOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY WORKING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES. WE ARE A PRIMARY POINT OF ACCESS FOR INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBERS, AIMING TO KEEP THEM UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES IN LEGISLATION, GOOD PRACTICE AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIP DELIVERY PROJECTS.

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
£589,458
Latest Expenditure
£564,884

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £569,374
Charitable Activities £20,050
Other Trading £0
Investments £34
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £560,675
Raising Funds £4,209
Governance £1,409
Grants to Institutions £150,831
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£589,458
£564,884£560,675£99,714£6,7272 / 18
2024
£536,957
£548,883£314,616£75,140£6,7301 / 10
2023
£457,305
£443,9200 / 20
2022
£199,573
£155,2190 / 10
2021
£40,616
£19,4760 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum

What does Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum do?

THE FORUM IS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTARY, THIRD SECTOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY WORKING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES. WE ARE A PRIMARY POINT OF ACCESS FOR INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBERS, AIMING TO KEEP THEM UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES IN LEGISLATION, GOOD PRACTICE AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIP DELIVERY PROJECTS.

How much income did Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum report in 2025?

Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum reported total income of £589k and reported expenditure of £565k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum registered as a charity?

Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2013 as charity number 1153545. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum?

Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Sophia Dyer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum operate?

Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum operates in Bromley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153545.

Details

Address
Old Town Hall
30 Tweedy Road
Bromley
BR1 3FE
Registration Date
27 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039530
Charity Number
1153545

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Trustees

Helen Sophia Dyer Chair
Barry David McDonald
Jennifer Mapakou
Also governs 1 other charity
June Rosewell
Naomi Pardoe
PAUL STUART COSGRAVE
Also governs 1 other charity
Philippa Wendy Rastall-Phillips

Also Known As

  • Bcfvsf

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