Council For Voluntary Service (medway)
Also known as: Medway Council for Voluntary Service, Cvs (medway), Medway Voluntary Action
Services and support for local voluntary groups and organisations which includes: identifying, co-ordinating and providing trainingensuring full participation for disadvantaged groups, networking and building partnerships,Advice, information and resources,infrastructure support,Development, support and management of projects
Activities & Mission
Services and support for local voluntary groups and organisations which includes: identifying, co-ordinating and providing trainingensuring full participation for disadvantaged groups, networking and building partnerships,Advice, information and resources,infrastructure support,Development, support and management of projects
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 59% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £873,441 | £812,146 | £812,146 | £818,728 | £203,140 | 20 / 41 |
| 2023 | £820,349 | £793,500 | £793,500 | £757,433 | £137,740 | 17 / 36 |
| 2022 | £581,100 | £563,216 | £563,216 | £730,584 | £133,187 | 14 / 64 |
| 2021 | £465,534 | £362,420 | 0 / 123 | |||
| 2020 | £318,941 | £335,555 | 0 / 112 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Council For Voluntary Service (medway)
What does Council For Voluntary Service (medway) do?
Services and support for local voluntary groups and organisations which includes: identifying, co-ordinating and providing trainingensuring full participation for disadvantaged groups, networking and building partnerships,Advice, information and resources,infrastructure support,Development, support and management of projects
How much income did Council For Voluntary Service (medway) report in 2024?
Council For Voluntary Service (medway) reported total income of £873k and reported expenditure of £812k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Council For Voluntary Service (medway)?
Council For Voluntary Service (medway) has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% 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 Council For Voluntary Service (medway) registered as a charity?
Council For Voluntary Service (medway) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1994 as charity number 1042475. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Council For Voluntary Service (medway)?
Council For Voluntary Service (medway) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER CHARLES STOKES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Council For Voluntary Service (medway) operate?
Council For Voluntary Service (medway) operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Council For Voluntary Service (medway) a registered charity?
Yes — Council For Voluntary Service (medway) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042475.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Medway Council for Voluntary Service
- Cvs (medway)
- Medway Voluntary Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated