Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action
Also known as: Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire
OCVA is the local infrastructure organisation supporting charities, community groups and voluntary organisations in Oxfordshire. We aim to enable a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish. We do this by providing advice, information and training, acting as advocates and representatives, and building partnerships.
Activities & Mission
OCVA is the local infrastructure organisation supporting charities, community groups and voluntary organisations in Oxfordshire. We aim to enable a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish. We do this by providing advice, information and training, acting as advocates and representatives, and building partnerships.
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 85% 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 71% 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,658,335 | £1,723,317 | £1,723,317 | £447,110 | £58,932 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £989,670 | £798,244 | £798,244 | £512,092 | £75,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £632,564 | £484,332 | £484,332 | £320,666 | £66,375 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £544,929 | £547,021 | £547,021 | £172,434 | £54,910 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £240,991 | £248,132 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action
What does Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action do?
OCVA is the local infrastructure organisation supporting charities, community groups and voluntary organisations in Oxfordshire. We aim to enable a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish. We do this by providing advice, information and training, acting as advocates and representatives, and building partnerships.
How much income did Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action?
Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 103.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% 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 Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 2005 as charity number 1108504. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action?
Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action operate?
Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Oxfordshire Community And Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108504.
Details
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Also Known As
- Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated