One Westminster
Also known as: Volunteer Centre Westminster
One Westminster was formed on 1 April 2014 by the merger of Volunteer Centre Westminster and Voluntary Action Westminster. Its mission is to transorm peoples lives through volunteering and voluntary sector support. It provides a range of volunteer brokerage, training and front line community services as well as a diverse range of support services for charities and community groups in Westminster.
Activities & Mission
One Westminster was formed on 1 April 2014 by the merger of Volunteer Centre Westminster and Voluntary Action Westminster. Its mission is to transorm peoples lives through volunteering and voluntary sector support. It provides a range of volunteer brokerage, training and front line community services as well as a diverse range of support services for charities and community groups in Westminster.
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 87% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% 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
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 | £1,230,926 | £1,293,602 | £1,293,602 | £293,033 | £293,033 | 19 / 1500 |
| 2024 | £1,390,600 | £1,297,794 | £1,297,794 | £355,709 | £355,709 | 30 / 784 |
| 2023 | £1,379,143 | £1,321,454 | £1,321,270 | £263,068 | £243,409 | 31 / 1154 |
| 2022 | £1,029,388 | £971,145 | £970,892 | £205,214 | £192,396 | 30 / 352 |
| 2021 | £869,455 | £863,598 | £863,598 | £146,971 | £85,370 | 23 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about One Westminster
What does One Westminster do?
One Westminster was formed on 1 April 2014 by the merger of Volunteer Centre Westminster and Voluntary Action Westminster. Its mission is to transorm peoples lives through volunteering and voluntary sector support. It provides a range of volunteer brokerage, training and front line community services as well as a diverse range of support services for charities and community groups in Westminster.
How much income did One Westminster report in 2025?
One Westminster reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is One Westminster?
One Westminster has a program ratio of 105.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% 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 One Westminster registered as a charity?
One Westminster was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1986 as charity number 295501. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs One Westminster?
One Westminster is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Ayres. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does One Westminster operate?
One Westminster operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is One Westminster a registered charity?
Yes — One Westminster is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295501.
Details
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258 Harrow Road
London
W2 5ES
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Volunteer Centre Westminster
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated