Colab Exeter

Also known as: Exeter Council for Voluntary Service, Exeter Cvs

CoLab is a multi-agency wellbeing hub in Exeter. We enable people and organisations to work together, to create the conditions for people to lead their best lives and do their best work; and for organisations to achieve their greatest impact and value.

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Activities & Mission

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

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,071,915

Latest Expenditure

£1,991,068

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). 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 £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% 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

Donations & Legacies £10,897

Charitable Activities £1,834,209

Other Trading £0

Investments £18,344

Other Income £208,465

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,991,068

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,107

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,071,915	£1,991,068	£1,991,068	£541,942	£106,460	41 / 0
2024	£1,413,633	£1,410,169	£1,410,169	£461,095	£170,653	27 / 0
2023	£1,576,970	£1,596,290	£1,596,290	£457,631	£133,465	28 / 0
2022	£952,376	£925,959	£925,959	£476,951	£112,335	19 / 0
2021	£710,044	£765,925	£765,925	£450,534	£90,443	17 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Colab Exeter

What does Colab Exeter do?

How much income did Colab Exeter report in 2025?

Colab Exeter reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Colab Exeter?

Colab Exeter has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% 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 Colab Exeter registered as a charity?

Colab Exeter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2003 as charity number 1100990. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Colab Exeter?

Colab Exeter is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie Elizabeth Dent. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colab Exeter operate?

Colab Exeter operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colab Exeter a registered charity?

Yes — Colab Exeter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100990.