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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.

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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.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,102
Latest Expenditure
£11,466

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£13,102
£11,4660 / 0
2022
£16,869
£21,3830 / 16
2021
£11,952
£12,4210 / 50
2020
£13,637
£11,7330 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Quaker Voluntary Action reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
Mill Bank Cottage
Whitney-on-Wye
Hereford
HR3 6HY
Registration Date
14 November 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3970716
Charity Number
1083412

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Trustees

Gordon Elton Matthews Chair
Barry Anthony Jenkinson
Conor Mungo Jerram
Also governs 2 other charities
JEFFREY WILLIAM BEATTY
Jeremy Martin Russell Smith
Matthew Alexander Bittle

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Qva

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