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Cheshire West Voluntary Action

Also known as: Chester Voluntary Action

At Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) we are proud to have been supporting the local community since 1914. Our vision is championing the community sector - building trust, influencing, inspiring. We work with community organisations, as well as partners in other sectors, across west Cheshire.

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Activities & Mission

At Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) we are proud to have been supporting the local community since 1914. Our vision is championing the community sector - building trust, influencing, inspiring. We work with community organisations, as well as partners in other sectors, across west Cheshire.

Grants

Cheshire West Voluntary Action makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£689,882
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,127,205
Latest Expenditure
£1,141,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,123,888
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,857
Other Income £1,460

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,141,804
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,247
Grants to Institutions £689,882
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
£1,127,205
£1,141,804£1,141,804£290,335£276,46811 / 0
2024
£808,598
£735,624£735,624£306,931£281,95710 / 1
2023
£699,069
£748,111£748,111£230,399£230,3999 / 1
2022
£537,819
£499,828£499,738£279,441£279,4417 / 1
2021
£603,346
£543,881£543,881£241,450£241,4508 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cheshire West Voluntary Action

What does Cheshire West Voluntary Action do?

At Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) we are proud to have been supporting the local community since 1914. Our vision is championing the community sector - building trust, influencing, inspiring. We work with community organisations, as well as partners in other sectors, across west Cheshire.

How much income did Cheshire West Voluntary Action report in 2025?

Cheshire West Voluntary Action reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cheshire West Voluntary Action registered as a charity?

Cheshire West Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2010 as charity number 1136465. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Cheshire West Voluntary Action?

Cheshire West Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Victoria Buzza. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cheshire West Voluntary Action operate?

Cheshire West Voluntary Action operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cheshire West Voluntary Action a registered charity?

Yes — Cheshire West Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136465.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
cwva.org.uk
Registration Date
18 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010008
Charity Number
1136465

Trustees

Victoria Buzza Chair
Alistair Kevin Jeffs
Benjamin David Rigby
Diane Brown
Dr Holly White
Jack Davies
Shantele Sutherland

Also Known As

  • Chester Voluntary Action

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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