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Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services

Also known as: Liverpool Council for Voluntary Service - L C V S

Comprehensive training & support servicesStrategic PartnerNetwork Co-ordinationAssist recoveryIncubator support/ develop new organisationsMeeting & conference facilitiesEnsure voluntary sector presence in cityAdminister Personal Charitable Trusts & support charitable giving by individualsAccess sources of grants / administer grant-making programmes

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Activities & Mission

Comprehensive training & support servicesStrategic PartnerNetwork Co-ordinationAssist recoveryIncubator support/ develop new organisationsMeeting & conference facilitiesEnsure voluntary sector presence in cityAdminister Personal Charitable Trusts & support charitable giving by individualsAccess sources of grants / administer grant-making programmes

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
£2,556,264
Latest Expenditure
£2,985,651

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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

Donations & Legacies £24,519
Charitable Activities £2,497,193
Other Trading £0
Investments £34,552
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,985,651
Raising Funds £0
Governance £94,323
Grants to Institutions £998,075
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Gadney Trust (organisation 501000)
  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Nutmeg Charitable Trust (organisation 328712)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,556,264
£2,985,651£2,985,651£6,766,850£247,55625 / 0
2024
£2,672,694
£2,600,579£2,600,579£7,205,938£876,45424 / 0
2023
£1,754,800
£3,427,907£3,427,907£7,046,753£144,63725 / 0
2022
£6,833,704
£5,816,150£5,816,150£8,794,188£276,29925 / 0
2021
£2,834,110
£2,798,426£2,798,426£7,756,199£7,756,19926 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services

What does Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services do?

Comprehensive training & support servicesStrategic PartnerNetwork Co-ordinationAssist recoveryIncubator support/ develop new organisationsMeeting & conference facilitiesEnsure voluntary sector presence in cityAdminister Personal Charitable Trusts & support charitable giving by individualsAccess sources of grants / administer grant-making programmes

How much income did Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services report in 2025?

Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services reported total income of £2.56m and reported expenditure of £2.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services?

Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services has a program ratio of 116.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% 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 Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services registered as a charity?

Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1964 as charity number 223485. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services?

Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services 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 Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services operate?

Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services a registered charity?

Yes — Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223485.

Details

Address
151 DALE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 2AH
Registration Date
11 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
223485
Charity Number
223485

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Trustees

Anna James
ANNE READING
Christopher Colwell
James Alexander Sloan
Maxine Jane Ennis
Michael Salla
Michael Thomas

Also Known As

  • Liverpool Council for Voluntary Service - L C V S

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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