Kingston Voluntary Action
Also known as: Love Kingston, Kva
to promote the voluntary sector in Kingston upon Thames by the provision of information, advice, education, training services, resources and other support. To encourage and support innovation and the meeting of new or unmet needs. To develop the capacity and skills of local organisations working to support local communities, to build resilience and connect people to their communities.
Activities & Mission
to promote the voluntary sector in Kingston upon Thames by the provision of information, advice, education, training services, resources and other support. To encourage and support innovation and the meeting of new or unmet needs. To develop the capacity and skills of local organisations working to support local communities, to build resilience and connect people to their communities.
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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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% 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 67% 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 | £1,491,448 | £1,243,034 | £1,242,948 | £1,338,029 | £613,330 | 22 / 26 |
| 2024 | £1,187,718 | £1,119,786 | £1,119,519 | £1,097,738 | £701,491 | 19 / 23 |
| 2023 | £1,211,329 | £947,106 | £946,900 | £1,029,808 | £569,584 | 20 / 21 |
| 2022 | £977,047 | £868,106 | £867,839 | £765,399 | £430,591 | 20 / 25 |
| 2021 | £1,214,083 | £1,029,571 | £1,028,340 | £632,588 | £328,365 | 17 / 24 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Voluntary Action
What does Kingston Voluntary Action do?
to promote the voluntary sector in Kingston upon Thames by the provision of information, advice, education, training services, resources and other support. To encourage and support innovation and the meeting of new or unmet needs. To develop the capacity and skills of local organisations working to support local communities, to build resilience and connect people to their communities.
How much income did Kingston Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Kingston Voluntary Action reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kingston Voluntary Action?
Kingston Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 83.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% 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 Kingston Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Kingston Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2015 as charity number 1160403. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Kingston Voluntary Action?
Kingston Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL NEWBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kingston Voluntary Action operate?
Kingston Voluntary Action operates across 8 areas, including Bromley, Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Kingston Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Kingston Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160403.
Details
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
SURREY
KT2 6LX
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Also Known As
- Love Kingston
- Kva
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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