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Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service

Also known as: Lacvs

The charity promotes any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community across Lancashire (including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool) and in particular focuses on delivering community action and volunteering projects. The charity helps the 7 members to work collabortively as an umbrella body improving effectiveness and co-ordination of support services to frontline VCFSE organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The charity promotes any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community across Lancashire (including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool) and in particular focuses on delivering community action and volunteering projects. The charity helps the 7 members to work collabortively as an umbrella body improving effectiveness and co-ordination of support services to frontline VCFSE organisations.

Grants

Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£131,894
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£150,480
Latest Expenditure
£131,894

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 87.6%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£150,480
£131,8940 / 0
2024
£69,418
£57,9180 / 0
2023
£56,942
£55,6500 / 0
2022
£224,284
£195,2190 / 0
2021
£207,723
£214,8720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service

What does Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service do?

The charity promotes any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community across Lancashire (including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool) and in particular focuses on delivering community action and volunteering projects. The charity helps the 7 members to work collabortively as an umbrella body improving effectiveness and co-ordination of support services to frontline VCFSE organisations.

How much income did Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service report in 2025?

Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service reported total income of £150k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?

Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2008 as charity number 1126484. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service?

Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Garth Hodgkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service operate?

Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service operates across 3 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool and Lancashire.

Is Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service a registered charity?

Yes — Lancashire Association Of Councils For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126484.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
29 October 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5000649
Charity Number
1126484

Trustees

Christine Blythe
Elaine Barker
Lynn Saggerson
Victor Thomas Citarella
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Also Known As

  • Lacvs

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