Sefton Council For Voluntary Service
Also known as: Scvs
Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.
Activities & Mission
Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.
Grants
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,831,511
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other 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
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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 | £4,823,292 | £4,831,511 | £4,825,992 | £1,934,534 | £171,840 | 102 / 230 |
| 2024 | £4,737,629 | £4,622,673 | £4,614,996 | £1,976,887 | £282,892 | 112 / 140 |
| 2023 | £4,494,443 | £4,718,375 | £4,711,342 | £1,811,578 | £738,511 | 94 / 120 |
| 2022 | £4,686,262 | £4,221,631 | £4,210,582 | £2,084,984 | £747,372 | 94 / 104 |
| 2021 | £4,144,017 | £3,687,938 | £3,682,208 | £1,602,783 | £717,365 | 96 / 160 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sefton Council For Voluntary Service
What does Sefton Council For Voluntary Service do?
Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.
How much income did Sefton Council For Voluntary Service report in 2025?
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service reported total income of £4.82m and reported expenditure of £4.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sefton Council For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1993 as charity number 1024546. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Sefton Council For Voluntary Service?
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK SONNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sefton Council For Voluntary Service operate?
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service operates in Sefton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sefton Council For Voluntary Service a registered charity?
Yes — Sefton Council For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024546.
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- 2 November 2026
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