Merton Voluntary Service Council
Also known as: Merton Voluntary Service Council Ltd.
Practical support to voluntary and community organisations, laison and advocacy, community engagement, development, standard setting, strategic partnership working and fund management.
Activities & Mission
Practical support to voluntary and community organisations, laison and advocacy, community engagement, development, standard setting, strategic partnership working and fund management.
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
Higher than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £1,559,881 | £1,674,113 | £1,674,113 | £1,280,299 | £303,089 | 27 / 36 |
| 2024 | £1,737,292 | £1,363,543 | £1,363,543 | £1,403,021 | £363,488 | 22 / 11 |
| 2023 | £1,456,705 | £1,478,071 | £1,478,071 | £1,029,580 | £180,561 | 22 / 13 |
| 2022 | £1,418,518 | £1,500,928 | £1,500,928 | £1,050,969 | £228,331 | 18 / 27 |
| 2021 | £1,483,083 | £1,309,745 | £1,309,745 | £1,101,637 | £125,733 | 18 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merton Voluntary Service Council
What does Merton Voluntary Service Council do?
Practical support to voluntary and community organisations, laison and advocacy, community engagement, development, standard setting, strategic partnership working and fund management.
How much income did Merton Voluntary Service Council report in 2025?
Merton Voluntary Service Council reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merton Voluntary Service Council?
Merton Voluntary Service Council has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merton Voluntary Service Council registered as a charity?
Merton Voluntary Service Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2001 as charity number 1085867. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Merton Voluntary Service Council?
Merton Voluntary Service Council is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merton Voluntary Service Council operate?
Merton Voluntary Service Council operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merton Voluntary Service Council a registered charity?
Yes — Merton Voluntary Service Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085867.
Details
VESTRY HALL
LONDON ROAD
MITCHAM
CR4 3ND
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Also Known As
- Merton Voluntary Service Council Ltd.
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated