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.
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.
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 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,127,205 | £1,141,804 | £1,141,804 | £290,335 | £276,468 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £808,598 | £735,624 | £735,624 | £306,931 | £281,957 | 10 / 1 |
| 2023 | £699,069 | £748,111 | £748,111 | £230,399 | £230,399 | 9 / 1 |
| 2022 | £537,819 | £499,828 | £499,738 | £279,441 | £279,441 | 7 / 1 |
| 2021 | £603,346 | £543,881 | £543,881 | £241,450 | £241,450 | 8 / 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.
How efficient is Cheshire West Voluntary Action?
Cheshire West Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Upper Northgate Street
Chester
CH1 4EE
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Also Known As
- Chester Voluntary Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated