Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service
We are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments
Activities & Mission
We are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments
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 £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 86% 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 | £654,940 | £698,883 | £698,883 | £515,225 | £438,780 | 24 / 3 |
| 2024 | £843,229 | £983,062 | £983,062 | £559,168 | £406,721 | 28 / 3 |
| 2023 | £986,294 | £982,161 | £982,161 | £699,001 | £434,772 | 29 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,257,040 | £1,108,364 | £1,108,364 | £694,868 | £402,351 | 28 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,374,290 | £1,151,302 | £1,151,302 | £546,192 | £194,707 | 32 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service
What does Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service do?
We are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments
How much income did Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service report in 2025?
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service reported total income of £655k and reported expenditure of £699k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service?
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service has a program ratio of 106.7%, 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 £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1988 as charity number 299823. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service?
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Jelley MBE JP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service operate?
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service operates in Peterborough City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service a registered charity?
Yes — Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299823.
Details
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Peterborough
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