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Preston Vocational Centre LTD

Also known as: Pvc Limited

Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) provides accredited training in Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Tiling, CSCS card and Numeracy & Literacy to young people & adults.At the same time, PVC develops interpersonal skills & employability, gives an introduction to enterprise and celebrates achievements across a wide spectrum of ability and behavioural improvement.

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Activities & Mission

Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) provides accredited training in Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Tiling, CSCS card and Numeracy & Literacy to young people & adults.At the same time, PVC develops interpersonal skills & employability, gives an introduction to enterprise and celebrates achievements across a wide spectrum of ability and behavioural improvement.

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

Latest Income
£522,955
Latest Expenditure
£495,325

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,300
Charitable Activities £515,526
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £1,129

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £495,325
Raising Funds £0
Governance £35,520
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£522,955
£495,325£495,325£198,441£198,44112 / 2
2024
£501,138
£467,906£467,906£170,811£170,81113 / 4
2023
£479,510
£447,8570 / 1
2022
£404,658
£393,9350 / 1
2021
£357,316
£372,6120 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Preston Vocational Centre LTD

What does Preston Vocational Centre LTD do?

Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) provides accredited training in Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Tiling, CSCS card and Numeracy & Literacy to young people & adults.At the same time, PVC develops interpersonal skills & employability, gives an introduction to enterprise and celebrates achievements across a wide spectrum of ability and behavioural improvement.

How much income did Preston Vocational Centre LTD report in 2025?

Preston Vocational Centre LTD reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £495k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Preston Vocational Centre LTD registered as a charity?

Preston Vocational Centre LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2010 as charity number 1135863. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Preston Vocational Centre LTD?

Preston Vocational Centre LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Preston Vocational Centre LTD operate?

Preston Vocational Centre LTD operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Preston Vocational Centre LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Preston Vocational Centre LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135863.

Details

Address
Preston Vocational Centre
St. Pauls Road
PRESTON
PR1 1PX
Registration Date
10 May 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007123
Charity Number
1135863

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Trustees

Chris Keeney
Jane Smith
Katherine Rudin
Michael Higgins
ROBERT WAKEFIELD
Sian Elcomb
Trevor Hart
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Pvc Limited

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