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Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme

Also known as: Gillingham Area Car Link (gacl)

The objects of the organisation are to provide transport facilities in Gillingham, Dorset and the surrounding SP8 area, for people who have special need of such facilities because they are elderly, poor, or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the organisation are to provide transport facilities in Gillingham, Dorset and the surrounding SP8 area, for people who have special need of such facilities because they are elderly, poor, or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.

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
£30,019
Latest Expenditure
£30,218

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£30,019
£30,2180 / 21
2024
£25,754
£33,6820 / 25
2023
£20,035
£25,3120 / 24
2022
£13,829
£15,2150 / 16
2021
£20,302
£2,1520 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme

What does Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme do?

The objects of the organisation are to provide transport facilities in Gillingham, Dorset and the surrounding SP8 area, for people who have special need of such facilities because they are elderly, poor, or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.

How much income did Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme report in 2025?

Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme registered as a charity?

Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2010 as charity number 1138732. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme?

Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is NORMAN LOCKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme operate?

Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme a registered charity?

Yes — Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138732.

Details

Address
Firle House
Dolphin Lane
GILLINGHAM
Dorset
SP8 4HQ
Registration Date
1 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009561
Charity Number
1138732

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Trustees

NORMAN LOCKE Chair
David John Hancock
PAULINE JANE AVERY
Philip Walker
Suzan Walker

Also Known As

  • Gillingham Area Car Link (gacl)

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