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Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service

Also known as: Chelmsford 4 Good

Chelmsford CVS works to support, promote, and develop local voluntary action to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community organisations in Chelmsford, Essex. We operate under the working name Chelmsford CVS and host projects including: Chelmsford Volunteering Centre, Chelmsford 4 Good, Chelmsford Men's Shed, Writtle Garden, Tennyson Live Well Garden, SWF Community Garden .

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Activities & Mission

Chelmsford CVS works to support, promote, and develop local voluntary action to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community organisations in Chelmsford, Essex. We operate under the working name Chelmsford CVS and host projects including: Chelmsford Volunteering Centre, Chelmsford 4 Good, Chelmsford Men's Shed, Writtle Garden, Tennyson Live Well Garden, SWF Community Garden .

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income
£466,035
Latest Expenditure
£432,878

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% 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

Donations & Legacies £45,487
Charitable Activities £9,263
Other Trading £16,459
Investments £7,868
Other Income £438,622

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £446,067
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,149
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£466,035
£432,8780 / 106
2024
£517,699
£446,067£446,067£454,588£133,73412 / 122
2023
£367,413
£414,9410 / 124
2022
£435,787
£368,3530 / 364
2021
£386,229
£305,6120 / 527

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service

What does Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service do?

Chelmsford CVS works to support, promote, and develop local voluntary action to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community organisations in Chelmsford, Essex. We operate under the working name Chelmsford CVS and host projects including: Chelmsford Volunteering Centre, Chelmsford 4 Good, Chelmsford Men's Shed, Writtle Garden, Tennyson Live Well Garden, SWF Community Garden .

How much income did Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service report in 2025?

Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service reported total income of £466k and reported expenditure of £433k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service?

Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service has a program ratio of 86.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% 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 Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?

Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2005 as charity number 1112483. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service?

Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service 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 Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service operate?

Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service a registered charity?

Yes — Chelmsford Council For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112483.

Details

Address
CHELMSFORD CVS
CENTRE SUPPORTING VOLUNTARY ACTION
BURGESS WELL HOUSE
COVAL LANE
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1FW
Registration Date
12 December 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020107
Charity Number
1112483

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Trustees

ALLISON LOFTHOUSE
Dr Gregory Deacon
Glenda Joy Daines
JOHN RICHARD KNOTT
Louis Langenberg
Susan Melanie Dobson

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Charity and VCS support Facilities

Also Known As

  • Chelmsford 4 Good

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14 May 2026
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