Forest Voluntary Action Forum
Also known as: Fvaf
Forest Voluntary Action Forum is the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean district in Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, training, volunteer brokerage, networking opportunities and advocate for / represent the sector both locally and across the County. We undertake and support a variety of local community projects.
Activities & Mission
Forest Voluntary Action Forum is the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean district in Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, training, volunteer brokerage, networking opportunities and advocate for / represent the sector both locally and across the County. We undertake and support a variety of local community projects.
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 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — Forest Voluntary Action Forum (organisation 293636)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £836,556 | £793,649 | £756,340 | £927,011 | £723,322 | 20 / 12 |
| 2024 | £830,371 | £739,294 | £722,289 | £884,104 | £647,960 | 18 / 15 |
| 2023 | £755,079 | £540,294 | £525,945 | £793,027 | £265,558 | 21 / 13 |
| 2022 | £730,774 | £394,646 | £394,646 | £578,242 | £339,181 | 16 / 150 |
| 2021 | £338,367 | £207,450 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forest Voluntary Action Forum
What does Forest Voluntary Action Forum do?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum is the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean district in Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, training, volunteer brokerage, networking opportunities and advocate for / represent the sector both locally and across the County. We undertake and support a variety of local community projects.
How much income did Forest Voluntary Action Forum report in 2025?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum reported total income of £837k and reported expenditure of £794k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forest Voluntary Action Forum?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forest Voluntary Action Forum registered as a charity?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2011 as charity number 1141126. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Forest Voluntary Action Forum?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT HARTLEY RHODES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forest Voluntary Action Forum operate?
Forest Voluntary Action Forum operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Forest Voluntary Action Forum a registered charity?
Yes — Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141126.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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