Dudley Council For Voluntary Service
Also known as: The Dudley Council for Voluntary Service, D C V S
Promoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein.
Activities & Mission
Promoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein.
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 26% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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 | £3,389,013 | £3,240,113 | £2,533,134 | £1,476,000 | £483,172 | 56 / 20 |
| 2024 | £2,640,397 | £2,892,659 | £2,290,669 | £1,325,770 | £529,981 | 56 / 20 |
| 2023 | £2,673,097 | £2,961,956 | £2,482,394 | £1,580,405 | £528,377 | 58 / 30 |
| 2022 | £3,058,627 | £2,199,798 | £1,791,736 | £1,865,328 | £370,437 | 51 / 30 |
| 2021 | £2,167,409 | £2,233,725 | £1,938,909 | £1,009,163 | £266,153 | 51 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dudley Council For Voluntary Service
What does Dudley Council For Voluntary Service do?
Promoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein.
How much income did Dudley Council For Voluntary Service report in 2025?
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service reported total income of £3.39m and reported expenditure of £3.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dudley Council For Voluntary Service?
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% 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 Dudley Council For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1986 as charity number 517766. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Dudley Council For Voluntary Service?
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dudley Council For Voluntary Service operate?
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service operates in Dudley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dudley Council For Voluntary Service a registered charity?
Yes — Dudley Council For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517766.
Details
7 ALBION STREET
BRIERLEY HILL
DY5 3EE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated