Involve Community Services
Also known as: Bracknell Council for Voluntary Service, Bracknell Forest Voluntary Action, Bfva
The overarching aim is to improve lives in our local communities. This is achieved through the provision of support and services to local charities, groups and communities across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and surrounding areas. Advocating for and representing the VCS and encouraging and enabling partnerships and collaborative working also supports this aim.
Activities & Mission
The overarching aim is to improve lives in our local communities. This is achieved through the provision of support and services to local charities, groups and communities across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and surrounding areas. Advocating for and representing the VCS and encouraging and enabling partnerships and collaborative working also supports this aim.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% 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 | £861,867 | £798,731 | £798,731 | £458,377 | £458,377 | 25 / 511 |
| 2024 | £715,516 | £687,316 | £687,316 | £395,241 | £395,241 | 21 / 210 |
| 2023 | £596,062 | £562,087 | £562,087 | £367,041 | £367,041 | 19 / 58 |
| 2022 | £799,643 | £737,962 | £737,962 | £333,066 | £333,066 | 19 / 15 |
| 2021 | £485,618 | £485,644 | 0 / 150 |
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Frequently asked questions about Involve Community Services
What does Involve Community Services do?
The overarching aim is to improve lives in our local communities. This is achieved through the provision of support and services to local charities, groups and communities across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and surrounding areas. Advocating for and representing the VCS and encouraging and enabling partnerships and collaborative working also supports this aim.
How much income did Involve Community Services report in 2025?
Involve Community Services reported total income of £862k and reported expenditure of £799k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Involve Community Services?
Involve Community Services has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% 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 Involve Community Services registered as a charity?
Involve Community Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1997 as charity number 1061373. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Involve Community Services?
Involve Community Services is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Richard James Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Involve Community Services operate?
Involve Community Services operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Involve Community Services a registered charity?
Yes — Involve Community Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061373.
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Also Known As
- Bracknell Council for Voluntary Service
- Bracknell Forest Voluntary Action
- Bfva
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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