Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service
Also known as: Herefordshire Council for Voluntary Service, Herefordshire Voluntary Action
To build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with support, information and services including: -Advancement of community health and social care and activities for young people aged 8 to 25. Activities include volunteering services, capacity building, training, networking events and information, interest groups, policy research, Community Wheels and representational work
Activities & Mission
To build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with support, information and services including: -Advancement of community health and social care and activities for young people aged 8 to 25. Activities include volunteering services, capacity building, training, networking events and information, interest groups, policy research, Community Wheels and representational work
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 51% 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 31% 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
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 | £618,700 | £575,030 | £546,749 | £328,348 | £125,235 | 15 / 125 |
| 2024 | £410,995 | £439,123 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £933,558 | £970,330 | £964,404 | £312,806 | £114,219 | 23 / 150 |
| 2022 | £590,632 | £591,050 | £579,336 | £349,578 | £79,715 | 19 / 350 |
| 2021 | £477,071 | £466,334 | 0 / 230 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service
What does Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service do?
To build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with support, information and services including: -Advancement of community health and social care and activities for young people aged 8 to 25. Activities include volunteering services, capacity building, training, networking events and information, interest groups, policy research, Community Wheels and representational work
How much income did Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service report in 2025?
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service reported total income of £619k and reported expenditure of £575k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service?
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service has a program ratio of 88.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% 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 Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service registered as a charity?
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2003 as charity number 1096451. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service?
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNDA WILCOX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service operate?
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service a registered charity?
Yes — Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096451.
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Also Known As
- Herefordshire Council for Voluntary Service
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated