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.
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.
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
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £150,480 | £131,894 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £69,418 | £57,918 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £56,942 | £55,650 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £224,284 | £195,219 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £207,723 | £214,872 | 0 / 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 7 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
45 Railway Road
BLACKBURN
BB1 1EZ
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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