Cvs Lincolnshire

Also known as: Urban Challenge Limited

Our mission is to enable the development of stable, thriving communities with the capacity to plan and manage lasting improvements to their quality of life.Our vision is of a strong and pro-active community and voluntary sector improving the lives of people in Lincolnshire.

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Activities & Mission

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

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,510,239

Latest Expenditure

£2,567,575

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £2,510,207

Other Trading £0

Investments £32

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,562,575

Raising Funds £5,000

Governance £5,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,510,239	£2,567,575	£2,562,575	£348,459	£260,780	41 / 15
2024	£1,523,972	£1,578,155	£1,573,155	£405,795	£267,393	41 / 20
2023	£2,143,059	£2,123,883	£2,118,883	£459,978	£301,958	59 / 15
2022	£2,103,789	£1,961,911	£1,957,911	£440,802	£294,695	62 / 20
2021	£1,523,566	£1,430,355	£1,426,355	£298,924	£170,159	31 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cvs Lincolnshire

What does Cvs Lincolnshire do?

How much income did Cvs Lincolnshire report in 2025?

Cvs Lincolnshire reported total income of £2.51m and reported expenditure of £2.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cvs Lincolnshire?

Cvs Lincolnshire has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% 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 Cvs Lincolnshire registered as a charity?

Cvs Lincolnshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1998 as charity number 1072949. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Cvs Lincolnshire?

Cvs Lincolnshire is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cvs Lincolnshire operate?

Cvs Lincolnshire operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cvs Lincolnshire a registered charity?

Yes — Cvs Lincolnshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072949.