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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Arts 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £501,138 | £467,906 | £467,906 | £170,811 | £170,811 | 13 / 4 |
| 2023 | £479,510 | £447,857 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £404,658 | £393,935 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £357,316 | £372,612 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2020 | £438,375 | £382,954 | 0 / 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 2024?
Preston Vocational Centre LTD reported total income of £501k and reported expenditure of £468k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Preston Vocational Centre LTD?
Preston Vocational Centre LTD has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
St. Pauls Road
PRESTON
PR1 1PX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pvc Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated