Bullion Community Resource Centre
Also known as: Chester-Le-Street and District Council for Voluntary Service, Chester-Le-Street and District Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Bureau, Chester-Le-Street + District Cvs, Chester-Le-Street and District Cvs and Volunteer Bureau
To provide strategic community development in Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas. This includes working in partnership with others to tackle poverty and deprivation to support health and well being, employability and financial inclusion. Through Bullion Hall to provide specific services and activities for the benefit of the community and most especially those who are disadvantaged.
Activities & Mission
To provide strategic community development in Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas. This includes working in partnership with others to tackle poverty and deprivation to support health and well being, employability and financial inclusion. Through Bullion Hall to provide specific services and activities for the benefit of the community and most especially those who are disadvantaged.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £530,001 | £422,174 | £421,074 | £621,933 | £249,672 | 13 / 23 |
| 2024 | £422,766 | £342,703 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2023 | £322,017 | £318,817 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2022 | £264,090 | £254,214 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £376,205 | £350,905 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bullion Community Resource Centre
What does Bullion Community Resource Centre do?
To provide strategic community development in Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas. This includes working in partnership with others to tackle poverty and deprivation to support health and well being, employability and financial inclusion. Through Bullion Hall to provide specific services and activities for the benefit of the community and most especially those who are disadvantaged.
How much income did Bullion Community Resource Centre report in 2025?
Bullion Community Resource Centre reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £422k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bullion Community Resource Centre?
Bullion Community Resource Centre has a program ratio of 79.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bullion Community Resource Centre registered as a charity?
Bullion Community Resource Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2000 as charity number 1084105. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Bullion Community Resource Centre?
Bullion Community Resource Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNIFER ELLIOT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bullion Community Resource Centre operate?
Bullion Community Resource Centre operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bullion Community Resource Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Bullion Community Resource Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084105.
Details
Bullion Hall
South Approach
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH2 2DW
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chester-Le-Street and District Council for Voluntary Service
- Chester-Le-Street and District Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Bureau
- Chester-Le-Street + District Cvs
- Chester-Le-Street and District Cvs and Volunteer Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated