Royal Voluntary Service
Also known as: Womens Royal Voluntary Service, Wrvs, W R V S
The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community.
Activities & Mission
The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community.
Grants
Royal Voluntary Service makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £39,281,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £41,481,000 | £39,281,000 | £37,972,000 | £16,448,000 | £8,926,000 | 680 / 14843 |
| 2024 | £42,359,000 | £41,572,000 | £40,188,000 | £14,248,000 | £7,815,000 | 663 / 14984 |
| 2023 | £38,475,000 | £39,984,000 | £38,536,000 | £13,461,000 | £6,265,000 | 910 / 16019 |
| 2022 | £35,939,000 | £40,179,000 | £37,840,000 | £14,970,000 | £715,000 | 755 / 16506 |
| 2021 | £36,068,000 | £37,239,000 | £35,625,000 | £19,210,000 | £11,082,000 | 909 / 18182 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Voluntary Service
What does Royal Voluntary Service do?
The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community.
How much income did Royal Voluntary Service report in 2025?
Royal Voluntary Service reported total income of £41.48m and reported expenditure of £39.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Royal Voluntary Service registered as a charity?
Royal Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 1992 as charity number 1015988. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Royal Voluntary Service?
Royal Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Voluntary Service operate?
Royal Voluntary Service operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Royal Voluntary Service a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015988.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Also Known As
- Womens Royal Voluntary Service
- Wrvs
- W R V S
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated