Quaker Voluntary Action
Also known as: Qva
Our mission is to provide and promote take-up of practical opportunities to put Quaker faith into action and to develop new approaches for doing this. Voluntary work projects are provided for members of the Quaker community and others including short working retreats in Britain and overseas. Information and advice is provided to assist volunteering in Quaker and other projects worldwide.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to provide and promote take-up of practical opportunities to put Quaker faith into action and to develop new approaches for doing this. Voluntary work projects are provided for members of the Quaker community and others including short working retreats in Britain and overseas. Information and advice is provided to assist volunteering in Quaker and other projects worldwide.
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Financial Information
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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 | £13,277 | £13,785 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £13,102 | £11,466 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £16,869 | £21,383 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2021 | £11,952 | £12,421 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Quaker Voluntary Action
What does Quaker Voluntary Action do?
Our mission is to provide and promote take-up of practical opportunities to put Quaker faith into action and to develop new approaches for doing this. Voluntary work projects are provided for members of the Quaker community and others including short working retreats in Britain and overseas. Information and advice is provided to assist volunteering in Quaker and other projects worldwide.
How much income did Quaker Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Quaker Voluntary Action reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Quaker Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Quaker Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2000 as charity number 1083412. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Quaker Voluntary Action?
Quaker Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon Elton Matthews. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Quaker Voluntary Action operate?
Quaker Voluntary Action operates across 7 areas, including Belgium, Germany, Northern Ireland and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Quaker Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Quaker Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083412.
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- 9 November 2026
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