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Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions

Also known as: Ldcvs

LDCVS is an infrastructure organisation providing support for the voluntary sector throughout the district of Lancaster in Lancashire

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Activities & Mission

LDCVS is an infrastructure organisation providing support for the voluntary sector throughout the district of Lancaster in Lancashire

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

Latest Income
£766,038
Latest Expenditure
£882,201

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 74% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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

Donations & Legacies £109
Charitable Activities £687,127
Other Trading £67,856
Investments £10,238
Other Income £708

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £766,003
Raising Funds £116,198
Governance £2,371
Grants to Institutions £336,970
Other Expenditure £0

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
£766,038
£882,201£766,003£462,857£462,85711 / 3
2024
£765,875
£742,374£742,374£579,020£217,29211 / 1
2023
£917,529
£879,675£879,074£278,217£55,0008 / 3
2022
£705,148
£606,372£606,372£240,363£163,9946 / 12
2021
£335,743
£402,7670 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions

What does Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions do?

LDCVS is an infrastructure organisation providing support for the voluntary sector throughout the district of Lancaster in Lancashire

How much income did Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions report in 2025?

Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions reported total income of £766k and reported expenditure of £882k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions?

Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% 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 Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions registered as a charity?

Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2009 as charity number 1127626. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions?

Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions operate?

Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions a registered charity?

Yes — Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127626.

Details

Address
THE CORNERSTONE
SULYARD STREET
LANCASTER
LA1 1PX
Registration Date
20 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4043659
Charity Number
1127626

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Trustees

Alison Nicola Richards
Anthony Matthew Murray
Emma Jane Seddon
Hazel Mary Taylor
Jess Shaw
Roda Ogunpehin

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ldcvs

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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