Oswestry Community Action
Also known as: Oswestry and District Helpmates, Oswestry and District Helpmates Limited, Dial-a-Ride, Helpmates, Oscip, Shopmobility, Volunteer Bureau
Oswestry Community Action operates in Oswestry and the surrounding area. It acts to help those individuals in the community in need through its 6 main service areas of:Community TransportVolunteeringArtsCareShopmobilityIT and Learning
Activities & Mission
Oswestry Community Action operates in Oswestry and the surrounding area. It acts to help those individuals in the community in need through its 6 main service areas of:Community TransportVolunteeringArtsCareShopmobilityIT and Learning
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 64% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% 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
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 | £737,887 | £703,986 | £703,986 | £463,712 | £172,308 | 14 / 90 |
| 2024 | £757,236 | £663,422 | £663,422 | £429,810 | £124,329 | 13 / 45 |
| 2023 | £820,421 | £899,361 | £899,361 | £335,996 | £46,547 | 15 / 51 |
| 2022 | £719,961 | £715,013 | £715,013 | £414,936 | £125,487 | 15 / 56 |
| 2021 | £571,825 | £510,038 | £510,038 | £409,988 | £109,987 | 15 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oswestry Community Action
What does Oswestry Community Action do?
Oswestry Community Action operates in Oswestry and the surrounding area. It acts to help those individuals in the community in need through its 6 main service areas of:Community TransportVolunteeringArtsCareShopmobilityIT and Learning
How much income did Oswestry Community Action report in 2025?
Oswestry Community Action reported total income of £738k and reported expenditure of £704k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oswestry Community Action?
Oswestry Community Action has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% 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 Oswestry Community Action registered as a charity?
Oswestry Community Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 1997 as charity number 1063319. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Oswestry Community Action?
Oswestry Community Action is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heather Noble. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oswestry Community Action operate?
Oswestry Community Action operates across 4 areas: Denbighshire, Powys, Shropshire and Wrexham.
Is Oswestry Community Action a registered charity?
Yes — Oswestry Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063319.
Details
The Qube Centre
Oswald Road
Oswestry
SY11 1RB
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Also Known As
- Oswestry and District Helpmates
- Oswestry and District Helpmates Limited
- Dial-a-Ride
- Helpmates
- Oscip
- Shopmobility
- Volunteer Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated