Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action
Also known as: St Helens District Council for Voluntary Service, Halton and St Helens Vca
A local support organisation, it builds the capacity of voluntary and community organisations and promotes co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies. Projects across both boroughs include volunteer centres, training, funding advice, network support, health and social care involvement and a community accountancy service.
Activities & Mission
A local support organisation, it builds the capacity of voluntary and community organisations and promotes co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies. Projects across both boroughs include volunteer centres, training, funding advice, network support, health and social care involvement and a community accountancy service.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £1,325,712 | £1,699,082 | £1,699,082 | £3,760,264 | £990,227 | 34 / 22 |
| 2024 | £1,594,000 | £1,310,553 | £1,310,553 | £4,133,634 | £718,199 | 32 / 12 |
| 2023 | £1,146,000 | £960,850 | £960,850 | £3,668,418 | £582,585 | 33 / 10 |
| 2022 | £804,682 | £762,853 | £762,853 | £3,483,812 | £480,505 | 20 / 35 |
| 2021 | £672,020 | £515,121 | £515,121 | £3,441,983 | £298,699 | 15 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action
What does Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action do?
A local support organisation, it builds the capacity of voluntary and community organisations and promotes co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies. Projects across both boroughs include volunteer centres, training, funding advice, network support, health and social care involvement and a community accountancy service.
How much income did Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action report in 2025?
Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action?
Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action has a program ratio of 128.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% 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 Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action registered as a charity?
Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2004 as charity number 1106001. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action?
Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action operate?
Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action operates across 2 areas: Halton and St Helens.
Is Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action a registered charity?
Yes — Halton And St Helens Voluntary And Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106001.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Helens District Council for Voluntary Service
- Halton and St Helens Vca
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated