Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire
Also known as: West Lancs C V S
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.
Activities & Mission
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.
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 34% 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 78% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £210,637 | £237,488 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £434,450 | £790,630 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £282,312 | £422,084 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £754,812 | £565,728 | £565,728 | £482,221 | £241,360 | 10 / 1 |
| 2021 | £640,847 | £543,817 | £543,817 | £293,137 | £201,167 | 11 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire
What does Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire do?
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.
How much income did Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire report in 2025?
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire reported total income of £211k and reported expenditure of £237k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire?
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% 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 West Lancashire registered as a charity?
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1994 as charity number 1039563. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire?
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire operate?
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire a registered charity?
Yes — Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039563.
Details
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Lancashire
WN8 6LU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated