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.
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 75% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 72% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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.
How efficient is Sefton Council For Voluntary Service?
Sefton Council For Voluntary Service has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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