Croydon Voluntary Action
Also known as: C V a
CVA provides a wide range of voluntary and community sector (VCS) support services, from community accountancy, fund management, fund raising advice and centre management, to volunteering, training, information, graphic design and networking. CVA also promotes voluntary sector interests to key stakeholders and represents Croydon's Third Sector on Croydon's main strategic partnership bodies.
Activities & Mission
CVA provides a wide range of voluntary and community sector (VCS) support services, from community accountancy, fund management, fund raising advice and centre management, to volunteering, training, information, graphic design and networking. CVA also promotes voluntary sector interests to key stakeholders and represents Croydon's Third Sector on Croydon's main strategic partnership bodies.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 72% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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 | £1,620,374 | £1,683,721 | £1,681,628 | £4,305,494 | £575,472 | 11 / 400 |
| 2024 | £1,565,269 | £1,520,370 | £1,520,370 | £3,437,388 | £619,534 | 14 / 395 |
| 2023 | £1,649,508 | £1,942,713 | £1,942,713 | £2,814,489 | £601,329 | 17 / 450 |
| 2022 | £1,561,165 | £1,698,775 | £1,698,775 | £1,541,694 | £541,376 | 17 / 645 |
| 2021 | £1,313,686 | £1,436,094 | £1,436,094 | £664,304 | £530,071 | 16 / 486 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Croydon Voluntary Action
What does Croydon Voluntary Action do?
CVA provides a wide range of voluntary and community sector (VCS) support services, from community accountancy, fund management, fund raising advice and centre management, to volunteering, training, information, graphic design and networking. CVA also promotes voluntary sector interests to key stakeholders and represents Croydon's Third Sector on Croydon's main strategic partnership bodies.
How much income did Croydon Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Croydon Voluntary Action reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Croydon Voluntary Action?
Croydon Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% 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 Croydon Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Croydon Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1997 as charity number 1060157. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Croydon Voluntary Action?
Croydon Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karim Hemani. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Croydon Voluntary Action operate?
Croydon Voluntary Action operates across 2 areas: Croydon and Surrey.
Is Croydon Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Croydon Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060157.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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