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Cvqo LTD

Also known as: Cvqo, Cadet Vocational College

CVQO is accredited by Pearson, City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management to deliver a wide range of vocational qualifications including the BTEC Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas in Teamwork, & Personal Development and Music and up to the equivalent of a Level 7 City & Guilds Membership Master's Level Degree for youth and Adult Instructors in schools and the voluntary sector.

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Activities & Mission

CVQO is accredited by Pearson, City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management to deliver a wide range of vocational qualifications including the BTEC Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas in Teamwork, & Personal Development and Music and up to the equivalent of a Level 7 City & Guilds Membership Master's Level Degree for youth and Adult Instructors in schools and the voluntary sector.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,915,617
Latest Expenditure
£3,712,061

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% of UK Education 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 £1,400
Charitable Activities £3,551,766
Other Trading £280,965
Investments £80,911
Other Income £575

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,702,222
Raising Funds £9,839
Governance £19,455
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,915,617
£3,712,061£3,702,222£4,419,402£3,516,44454 / 800
2024
£3,930,644
£3,603,711£3,595,795£4,053,279£3,103,94046 / 700
2023
£3,905,546
£3,928,691£3,921,012£3,643,634£2,648,87748 / 800
2022
£3,782,062
£3,677,689£3,669,566£3,720,992£2,634,80548 / 2000
2021
£3,805,951
£3,750,744£3,743,027£3,680,899£2,395,06451 / 2000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cvqo LTD

What does Cvqo LTD do?

CVQO is accredited by Pearson, City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management to deliver a wide range of vocational qualifications including the BTEC Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas in Teamwork, & Personal Development and Music and up to the equivalent of a Level 7 City & Guilds Membership Master's Level Degree for youth and Adult Instructors in schools and the voluntary sector.

How much income did Cvqo LTD report in 2025?

Cvqo LTD reported total income of £3.92m and reported expenditure of £3.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cvqo LTD?

Cvqo LTD has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cvqo LTD registered as a charity?

Cvqo LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2006 as charity number 1115234. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Cvqo LTD?

Cvqo LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cvqo LTD operate?

Cvqo LTD operates across 7 areas, including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jamaica and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Cvqo LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Cvqo LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115234.

Details

Address
C V Q O Ltd
3 Archipelago
Lyon Way
Frimley
CAMBERLEY
GU16 7ER
Registration Date
12 July 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023761
Charity Number
1115234

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Trustees

Air Vice-Marshal Ranald Torquil Ian Munro CBE TDVRDL
Also governs 1 other charity
Dawn Patricia Ward CBE DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Glyn Richard Potts MBE DL
John Dowty
KEITH IAN BALDWIN
Lord Robert George Alexander Balchin KtDLittDL
Professor Martin Doel CBE
Professor Simon John Denny
Yui Chit Daniel Chan MBE

Also Known As

  • Cvqo
  • Cadet Vocational College

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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