Plymouth Vcse
Also known as: Plymouth Octopus
PVCSE (our common name being POP+) is Plymouth's infrastructure and co-ordinating body for the voluntary and community sector. Our organisation convenes networks, delivers funding advice and capacity building and seeks strategic influence on behalf of the sector in all aspects of City life. PVCSE works collaboratively within and across all other sectors.
Activities & Mission
PVCSE (our common name being POP+) is Plymouth's infrastructure and co-ordinating body for the voluntary and community sector. Our organisation convenes networks, delivers funding advice and capacity building and seeks strategic influence on behalf of the sector in all aspects of City life. PVCSE works collaboratively within and across all other sectors.
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 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% 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 | £580,721 | £630,719 | £627,230 | £344,413 | £141,749 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £834,394 | £699,796 | £696,534 | £391,902 | £104,462 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £655,216 | £777,464 | £774,105 | £257,304 | £95,460 | 13 / 1 |
| 2022 | £718,772 | £532,151 | £529,032 | £379,552 | £105,103 | 10 / 1 |
| 2021 | £437,932 | £348,939 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Vcse
What does Plymouth Vcse do?
PVCSE (our common name being POP+) is Plymouth's infrastructure and co-ordinating body for the voluntary and community sector. Our organisation convenes networks, delivers funding advice and capacity building and seeks strategic influence on behalf of the sector in all aspects of City life. PVCSE works collaboratively within and across all other sectors.
How much income did Plymouth Vcse report in 2025?
Plymouth Vcse reported total income of £581k and reported expenditure of £631k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plymouth Vcse?
Plymouth Vcse has a program ratio of 108.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% 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 Plymouth Vcse registered as a charity?
Plymouth Vcse was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 2016 as charity number 1167515. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Plymouth Vcse?
Plymouth Vcse is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plymouth Vcse operate?
Plymouth Vcse operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.
Is Plymouth Vcse a registered charity?
Yes — Plymouth Vcse is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167515.
Details
HQ Building
237 Union Street
Plymouth
PL1 3HQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Plymouth Octopus
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated