Devon Voluntary Action
Also known as: Deva
Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) is a locally based Devon wide CVS partnership building vibrant, healthy communities. Through our partners, we offer help, advice, training and support to voluntary and community sector groups across Devon and support the engagement of the sector in having a powerful voice.
Activities & Mission
Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) is a locally based Devon wide CVS partnership building vibrant, healthy communities. Through our partners, we offer help, advice, training and support to voluntary and community sector groups across Devon and support the engagement of the sector in having a powerful voice.
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 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 43). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £54,604 | £74,562 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £40,075 | £92,687 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £616,548 | £779,169 | £779,169 | £113,385 | £62,042 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,113,045 | £968,881 | £968,881 | £276,006 | £31,074 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £250,980 | £211,489 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Devon Voluntary Action
What does Devon Voluntary Action do?
Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) is a locally based Devon wide CVS partnership building vibrant, healthy communities. Through our partners, we offer help, advice, training and support to voluntary and community sector groups across Devon and support the engagement of the sector in having a powerful voice.
How much income did Devon Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Devon Voluntary Action reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Devon Voluntary Action?
Devon Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 126.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 43 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Devon Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Devon Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2014 as charity number 1158671. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Devon Voluntary Action?
Devon Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Devon Voluntary Action operate?
Devon Voluntary Action operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Devon Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Devon Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158671.
Details
Barrington St
Tiverton
EX16 6QP
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated