Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc)
Also known as: Voluntary Action Cardiff
Provision of advice and support to voluntary organisations in the Cardiff area.
Activities & Mission
Provision of advice and support to voluntary organisations in the Cardiff area.
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 85% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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 | £984,967 | £1,040,221 | £1,040,221 | £716,116 | £702,083 | 15 / 30 |
| 2024 | £1,089,429 | £1,058,209 | £1,058,209 | £771,370 | £730,731 | 14 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,149,536 | £1,270,858 | £1,270,858 | £740,150 | £74,015,033 | 17 / 23 |
| 2022 | £932,516 | £870,190 | £870,190 | £861,472 | £757,056 | 13 / 8 |
| 2021 | £1,007,076 | £705,438 | £705,438 | £799,146 | £688,873 | 10 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc)
What does Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) do?
Provision of advice and support to voluntary organisations in the Cardiff area.
How much income did Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) report in 2025?
Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) reported total income of £985k and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc)?
Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% 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 Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) registered as a charity?
Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1998 as charity number 1068623. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc)?
Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) operate?
Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) a registered charity?
Yes — Cardiff Third Sector Council (c3sc) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068623.
Details
40 Loudoun Square
Cardiff
CF10 5JA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Voluntary Action Cardiff
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated