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Community Action Sutton

Also known as: Sutton Centre for the Voluntary Sector Charity Company, Sutton Centre for Voluntary Sector Charity Company, Sutton Centre for Voluntary Service Charity Company

Supporting and resourcing the voluntary and community sector in Sutton, Surrey.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting and resourcing the voluntary and community sector in Sutton, Surrey.

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

Latest Income
£2,199,961
Latest Expenditure
£2,253,395

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% 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 £30
Charitable Activities £2,038,494
Other Trading £73,958
Investments £87,479
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,242,514
Raising Funds £10,881
Governance £12,391
Grants to Institutions £1,638,361
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — St Helier and District Community Association (organisation 1003621)
  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Sutton and Merton Ccgs Charitable Funds (organisation 4003474)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,199,961
£2,253,395£2,242,514£1,757,383£478,81410 / 4
2024
£2,270,217
£2,306,000£2,293,499£1,810,817£440,53216 / 4
2023
£1,908,669
£1,950,275£1,937,074£1,846,600£160,63314 / 4
2022
£865,342
£837,451£827,457£1,888,206£151,96112 / 8
2021
£883,731
£1,039,097£1,031,403£1,860,315£120,60612 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Action Sutton

What does Community Action Sutton do?

Supporting and resourcing the voluntary and community sector in Sutton, Surrey.

How much income did Community Action Sutton report in 2025?

Community Action Sutton reported total income of £2.20m and reported expenditure of £2.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Action Sutton?

Community Action Sutton has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% 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 Community Action Sutton registered as a charity?

Community Action Sutton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1997 as charity number 1063129. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Community Action Sutton?

Community Action Sutton is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNY SIMS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Action Sutton operate?

Community Action Sutton operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Action Sutton a registered charity?

Yes — Community Action Sutton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063129.

Details

Address
SCVS
GRANFERS COMMUNITY CENTRE
73-79 OAKHILL ROAD
SUTTON
SM1 3AA
Registration Date
30 June 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3938712
Charity Number
1063129

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Trustees

JENNY SIMS Chair
Amie Stace
Bob Harrison
Lawrence Imrie
Louise Kelly
Polly Pereschino
Vanessa McCain

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sutton Centre for the Voluntary Sector Charity Company
  • Sutton Centre for Voluntary Sector Charity Company
  • Sutton Centre for Voluntary Service Charity Company

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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