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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.

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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

Latest Income
£54,604
Latest Expenditure
£74,562

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 126.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 43). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £592,290
Charitable Activities £24,032
Other Trading £0
Investments £226
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £779,169
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£54,604
£74,5620 / 0
2024
£40,075
£92,6870 / 0
2023
£616,548
£779,169£779,169£113,385£62,0420 / 0
2022
£1,113,045
£968,881£968,881£276,006£31,0740 / 0
2021
£250,980
£211,4890 / 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

Address
New Hall Offices
Barrington St
Tiverton
EX16 6QP
Registration Date
25 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045537
Charity Number
1158671

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Trustees

Brett Elliott
Felicity Jane Colthorpe
Marie Roselyn Gould
Rebecca Jane Sharples
Sarah Louise Richards

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Deva

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